apologize
Americanverb (used without object)
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to offer an apology or excuse for some fault, insult, failure, or injury.
He apologized for accusing her falsely.
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to make a formal defense in speech or writing.
verb
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to express or make an apology; acknowledge failings or faults
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to make a formal defence in speech or writing
Usage
Spelling tips for apologize The word apologize is hard to spell because it is pronounced like it might be spelled with two as and a j [ uh-pol-uh-jahyz ]. To make it even more confusing, apologize is the American English spelling of the word. In British English, it is spelled with an s: apologise.How to spell apologize: The easiest way to remember how to spell apologize is to break it into three parts: apo - log - ize. The suffix -ize is used to describe kinds of behavior. You can also pronounce it this way in your head to help the spelling stick.
Other Word Forms
- apologizer noun
- reapologize verb (used with object)
- unapologizing noun
Etymology
Origin of apologize
Example Sentences
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The lawsuit includes screenshots of the alleged exchanges, including one in which Rodriguez apologizes for not staying in touch with the director due to personal matters.
From Los Angeles Times
She emailed students to apologize and solicit their complaints.
Controversial comments around quality control that he made in a 2013 television interview led him to apologize and step down from his chairman position later that year.
“In curling you always divulge that you broke a rule … and apologize,” said Dagg-Jackson, the former Olympian turned coach.
From Los Angeles Times
But knowing your talent, speaking to it, and refusing to apologize for it can be alienating and lonely.
From Salon
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