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Rule "Collocation: apply to/for"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: Collocation: apply to/for
Message: You can apply "to" a company or university, but you apply "for" \4.
Category: Collocations (ID: COLLOCATIONS)
Link: https://www.dailywritingtips.com/apply-to-apply-for-and-apply-with/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • You can apply to welfare.
    Correction suggestion: apply for welfare
  • You can apply to more assistance.
    Correction suggestion: apply for more assistance
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • You can apply to the job online.
  • The same would apply to funds received from a shipper who is under balanced.
ID: APPLY_TO [1]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-28 22:33:08 +0100)