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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Portugal's record appearance holder said the agreed notes did not require Jesus to apologise to him but said the coach's public remarks did not reflect their private discussion.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 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
"Whatever miscommunication, whatever poor information, they should not have been subjected to this ongoing trauma and distress, and I can only apologise genuinely for that."
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
If this seems a bit obvious to you, I apologise.
From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author
