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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"I want to apologise to all those who may have felt, or who even still feel, abandoned or not sufficiently cared for," Defence Minister Margarita Robles told a parliamentary committee.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
"We understand this affects local residents, with a hose laid across pavements and driveways, and apologise for the frustration this causes," it said.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Australia's opposition leader has called for Albanese to apologise over the "insulting" comments.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
"Attitudes changed immediately and people did apologise to me. I experienced a lot less antisemitism. If it works in my school, there's no reason that it can't work in every school across the country."
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
If this seems a bit obvious to you, I apologise.
From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author
