Apply

5 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To make a formal request for something, or to put something into operation or use.

“She decided to apply for the management position.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/əˈplaɪ/

Syllables

ap·ply

Related Words

Synonyms

requestuseemploy

Antonyms

defy exempt

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Two vowels A and Y with double P

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points; double P and Y add value

Words Related to Apply

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “apply” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

amply appay apple aptly

Words you can make from Apply

Shorter words formed from the letters in “apply”.

appl play

Longer words starting with Apply

Words that begin with “apply”.

applying

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