apologize
verb (used without object)
to offer an apology or excuse for some fault, insult, failure, or injury.
apologise
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a variation of
apologize.
Example Sentences
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He asked Commons leader Sir Alan Campbell, a government minister, to "correct the record, withdraw the remark and apologise on behalf of the prime minister".
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Seoul later demanded Ukraine apologise for "announcing a falsehood" and said its actions had seriously damaged trust between the two nations.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
She ridiculed Lee's latest overture, calling it "the climax of the farce that everyone should watch" and said the military's demand her country apologise was "quite ridiculous."
From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026
A Swedish truth commission on Wednesday urged the state to apologise for injustices committed against its indigenous Sami people, including assimilation programmes, and provide compensation and redress.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
I had misjudged him, of course, there was nothing wrong after all, for as soon as I spoke this second time he came clear of his dream and began to apologise.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
