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apologize
[ uh-pol-uh-jahyz ]
verb (used without object)
- 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.
apologize
/ əˈ±èÉ’±ôəˌ»åÏô²¹Éª³ú /
verb
- to express or make an apology; acknowledge failings or faults
- to make a formal defence in speech or writing
Derived Forms
- ²¹Ëˆ±è´Ç±ô´ÇËŒ²µ¾±³ú±ð°ù, noun
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
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of apologize1
Example Sentences
“On behalf of the county, I apologize wholeheartedly to everyone who was harmed by these reprehensible acts,†said L.A.
“Online service not available. We’re sorry but the online service you requested isn’t available right now. We apologize for the inconvenience.â€
She texted, called and left a voice message apologizing for abandoning Aldrete, saying, "I had to separate myself from all of this."
He tapped his chest and apologized to teammates after the second errant shot.
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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