Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

apply oneself

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.53 in modern English

Syllables: ap-ply one-self
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Synonym of strive: to work hard, to complete an activity with good effort and focus.

Example Sentences

"His parents wish he had applied himself better while he was in school, but he couldn't give a toss."

Inflected Forms

applies oneself (present, singular) applying oneself (participle, present) applied oneself (participle, past) applied oneself (past)

Synonyms

strive

Questions

What does apply oneself mean?: Synonym of strive: to work hard, to complete an activity with good effort and focus.

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