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.
Also
especially British,
a·pol·o·gise.
OTHER WORDS FROM apologize
a·pol·o·giz·er, noun re·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, nounWords nearby apologize
apologetic,
apologetics,
apologia,
apologia pro vita sua,
apologist,
apologize,
apologue,
apology,
apolune,
apomict,
apomixis
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British Dictionary definitions for apologise
apologize
apologise
/ (əˈpɒləˌdʒaɪz) /
verb (intr)
to express or make an apology; acknowledge failings or faults
to make a formal defence in speech or writing