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apologize

[ uh-pol-uh-jahyz ]

verb (used without object)

apologized, apologizing.
  1. to offer an apology or excuse for some fault, insult, failure, or injury:

    He apologized for accusing her falsely.

  2. to make a formal defense in speech or writing.


apologize

/ əˈ±èÉ’±ôəˌ»åÏô²¹Éª³ú /

verb

  1. to express or make an apology; acknowledge failings or faults
  2. to make a formal defence in speech or writing
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ²¹Ëˆ±è´Ç±ô´ÇËŒ²µ¾±³ú±ð°ù, noun
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ²¹Â·±è´Ç±ôo·²µ¾±³úe°ù noun
  • °ù±ða·±è´Ç±ôo·²µ¾±³ú±ð verb (used with object) reapologized reapologizing
  • ³Ü²Ôa·±è´Ç±ôo·²µ¾±³úi²Ô²µ noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of apologize1

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

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“On behalf of the county, I apologize wholeheartedly to everyone who was harmed by these reprehensible acts,†said L.A.

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“Online service not available. We’re sorry but the online service you requested isn’t available right now. We apologize for the inconvenience.â€

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She texted, called and left a voice message apologizing for abandoning Aldrete, saying, "I had to separate myself from all of this."

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He tapped his chest and apologized to teammates after the second errant shot.

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He posted an update Thursday after the district apologized.

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How Do You Spell Apologize?

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.

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