verb
- applies in advance; submits an application before a specified deadline or before the standard application period
Usage: third-person singular present tense of 'preapply'; commonly used in educational and employment contexts
Examples
- She preapplies to the university in September to improve her chances of admission.
- Many students preapply for scholarships months before the official deadline.
- He preapplies for the internship program as soon as applications open.
- The company preapplies for the grant to secure funding before the fiscal year ends.
- Students who preapply often receive earlier notification of their application status.