apologize

[ uh-pol-uh-jahyz ]
/ əˈpɒl əˌdʒaɪz /

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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decorum
the act of or need for making up one's mind.
dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
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Also especially British, a·pol·o·gise.

Origin of apologize

First recorded in 1590–1600; apolog(y) + -ize

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, noun

Words nearby apologize

apologetic, apologetics, apologia, apologia pro vita sua, apologist, apologize, apologue, apology, apolune, apomict, apomixis
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Words related to apologizes

atone, retract, confess, withdraw, purge, square, crawl

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British Dictionary definitions for apologizes

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, noun
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