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apologize Definition

apolo·gize (-jīz′)

intransitive verb -·gized′, -·giz′·ing

  1. to make an apology; acknowledge, and express regret for, a fault, wrong, etc.
  2. to make a formal defense in speech or writing

apologize Related Forms
apolo·giz′er noun
apologize Synonyms

apologize

v.

beg pardon, ask pardon, excuse oneself, offer an excuse, atone, ask forgiveness, make amends, make apology for, regret, express regret, give satisfaction, clear oneself, make up, bow to, make reparations for, confess, offer compensation, admit one's guilt, retract, withdraw, eat crow*, eat one's words*; see also excuse.

Antonyms insult*, offend*, hurt.

apologize Usage Examples

Object

  • today: Apologize today, before remorse will do you no good.

Preposition: on

  • behalf: We would like to apologize on the behalf of any venue which might have got the wrong idea.

Preposition: at

  • outset: So I apologize at the outset, both for my judgmentalism, as well as for inadvertently startling you.

Modifying Another Word

  • profusely: You are very late for an important meeting: apologize profusely.
  • sincerely: On behalf of Dell, may I sincerely apologize for your less than perfect customer experience.
  • publicly: This time, he has to apologize publicly -- perhaps in a letter to Locus.
  • again: I would also like to apologize again for my mistrust.
  • never: It all says: Never apologize, never explain.
  • even: Such an economy cannot be rationally defended or even apologized for.

Preposition: in

  • advance: I apologize in advance to RISKS readers who know all of this.

Preposition: for

  • inconvenience: I apologize for any inconvenience my comments may have caused.
  • delay: I do apologize for the delay in sending this.
  • mistake: I do apologize for the mistake and the inconvenience.
  • lack: Press packs have been thin on the ground recently and I apologize for that lack of information.
  • error: We'll make sure you are on our mailing list for the future and apologize for the error.
  • anything: We will never have to apologize for anything to anyone forever.

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