apply
verb (used with object)
to make use of as relevant, suitable, or pertinent.
have applied
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present perfectof apply.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Florida homeowners who have applied for the homestead exemption can estimate how much they would save under Amendment 3 on this website created by the state.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
“Since 2016, we’ve recruited 20,000 people that have applied for membership in the party,” Sims told me, though the party has long suffered from overstatement when it comes to self-reported membership numbers.
From Slate ● Sep. 18, 2026
The researchers have applied for patents covering the technology in several countries, and two patents have already been authorized.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
But in a new type of scam, tricksters armed with specific details about their potential victims have applied tremendous pressure to comply with seemingly legitimate demands, convincing many.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
The dialogue includes talk of colleges, elite schools where a couple of the characters have applied.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
