apologize
[ uh-pol-uh-jahyz ]
/ əˈpɒl əˌdʒaɪz /
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verb (used without object), a·pol·o·gized, a·pol·o·giz·ing.
to offer an apology or excuse for some fault, insult, failure, or injury: He apologized for accusing her falsely.
to make a formal defense in speech or writing.
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Also especially British, a·pol·o·gise .
OTHER WORDS FROM apologize
a·pol·o·giz·er, nounre·a·pol·o·gize, verb (used with object), re·a·pol·o·gized, re·a·pol·o·giz·ing.un·a·pol·o·giz·ing, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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How to use apologize in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for apologize
apologize
apologise
/ (əˈpɒləˌdʒaɪz) /
verb (intr)
to express or make an apology; acknowledge failings or faults
to make a formal defence in speech or writing
Derived forms of apologize
apologizer or apologiser, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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