apologize
to offer an apology or excuse for some fault, insult, failure, or injury: He apologized for accusing her falsely.
to make a formal defense in speech or writing.
Origin of apologize
1- Also especially British, a·pol·o·gise .
Other words from apologize
- a·pol·o·giz·er, noun
- re·a·pol·o·gize, verb (used with object), re·a·pol·o·gized, re·a·pol·o·giz·ing.
- un·a·pol·o·giz·ing, noun
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How to use apologize in a sentence
Apple had apologized over this issue, but it also required WordPress to ensure that app users could not get to its pricing page.
Apple revises App Store rules to permit game streaming apps, clarify in-app purchases and more | Sarah Perez | September 11, 2020 | TechCrunchGonzalez told the Bee she’s apologized to Wicks, but still seemed to reject the idea that Rendon was at fault or that Wicks was “forced” to vote in person.
Morning Report: Downtown Jail Outbreak Goes From Bad to Worse | Voice of San Diego | September 11, 2020 | Voice of San DiegoFacebook has apologized for what it has described as a “technical issue” that caused its ads to appear on news publisher websites without those publishers’ permission.
Facebook says ‘technical issue’ caused its ads to appear on publisher websites without their permission | Lara O'Reilly | September 9, 2020 | DigidayHe refused to apologize after multiple opportunities to do so.
Republicans’ Relative Silence on Krvaric Video Is Deafening | Jacob Mandel | September 1, 2020 | Voice of San DiegoGlossier, for its part, apologized on Instagram yesterday, and released new policies it plans to enact following an open letter from over 50 ex-employees who were laid off after Glossier closed its physical stores.
Does ‘the customer is always right’ mean ignoring racism? | Lucinda Shen | August 18, 2020 | Fortune
Do say ‘Olga, there has been a misunderstanding, for which I wanted to apologise.’
Miss Berki said that the heiress later e-mailed to apologise for any misunderstanding.
Step away politely, apologise profusely, and find a taxi, pronto.
Does California’s College Rape Bill Go Too Far In Regulating Sex? | Emma Woolf | June 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTI didn't mean to convey any discourtesy and I apologise if I did.
"For those of you expecting Harry Styles, I apologise and no, I'm not going to sing," Harry told the crowd.
Cressida At Harry's Side At Official Event - Engagement Rumors Ramp Up! | Tom Sykes | March 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTYou did,” replied Katie with a slight frown, “and I hope you have come to apologise for your naughty conduct.
The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands | R.M. BallantyneHe refused in the House of Commons to apologise for these words, and was supported in his refusal by both sides of the House.
I cannot tire you, I am sure, on this subject, or I would apologise.
Jane Austen, Her Life and Letters | William Austen-Leigh and Richard Arthur Austen-LeighIt's for me to apologise; I must have deserved what you said, or I know you would not have said it.
We Ten | Lyda Farrington KrausBut they did apologise, all the same, and very soon after, too.
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British Dictionary definitions for apologize
apologise
/ (əˈpɒləˌdʒaɪz) /
to express or make an apology; acknowledge failings or faults
to make a formal defence in speech or writing
Derived forms of apologize
- apologizer or apologiser, noun
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