apologize
Use Apologize in a sentence
əˌdʒaɪz verb (used without object), a·pol·o·gized, a·pol·o·giz·ing.
1.
to offer an apology or excuse for some fault, insult, failure, or injury: He apologized for accusing her falsely.
2.
to make a formal defense in speech or writing.
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apologize or apologise (əˈpɒləˌdʒaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to express or make an apology; acknowledge failings or faults |
| 2. | to make a formal defence in speech or writing |
| apologise or apologise | |
| —vb | |
| a'pologizer or apologise | |
| —n | |
| a'pologiser or apologise | |
| —n | |
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Apologize
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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Word Origin & History
apologize
1590s, "to speak in defense of," from Gk. apologeisthai (see apology). Main modern sense "to regretfully acknowledge" is attested by 1725. The Gk. equivalent, apologizesthai, meant simply "to give an account."
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Example sentences
If this is what you meant, I apologize.
We apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused you.
We sincerely apologize for any impact this may cause and are working to resume normal processing times as quickly as possible.
Stand up and apologize and ensure you don't suffer from oversight in future.
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