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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| —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 ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
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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
Mendelsohn should apologize unconditionally for a slur that is as serious as he himself takes it to be.
We are working this as a high priority and apologize in advance for any inconvenience caused.
Nothing to apologize for, no reason for the audience to squint.
We value all of your comments and want to apologize for any frustration you've experienced lately.
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