apologize
[uh-pol-uh-jahyz]
- 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.
Origin of apologize
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Examples from the Web for apologizes
Contemporary Examples
She apologizes profusely, curls up across from me, and begins to, as she calls it, gab.
He apologizes to Mike, who is sitting there like a serene Buddha.
Gollum is extremely sorry, and he apologizes to Bilbo over and over again.
So in the spirit of civility, I'll just say I hope Keith recognizes that he screwed up and apologizes.
Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX) Apologizes to BP Some of Hayward's toughest critics, however, don't lag that far behind Barton.
Historical Examples
"He apologizes for coming in with a weapon in his hand," I said, dazedly.
Tales of UnrestJoseph Conrad
"He apologizes for the defects of philosophy," said Father Letheby.
My New CurateP.A. Sheehan
The “hard customer” is ashamed of his gruff reception and apologizes for it.
The Book of Business EtiquetteNella Henney
In the first four lines Ovid apologizes for not having written to him earlier.
"It's a shame that we could not have started at Washington square," she apologizes.
The Personality of American CitiesEdward Hungerford
apologize
apologise
- to express or make an apology; acknowledge failings or faults
- to make a formal defence in speech or writing
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Word Origin and History for apologizes
apologize
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