apologise vs apologize
apologise
Definitions
verb
- defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
- acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
Examples
He has apologised for critical remarks he made about the referee.
We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.
At an emotional news conference, members of the women's eight apologised for breaking national Olympic rules and expressed regret at condemning their team mate.
apologize
Definitions
verb
- defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
- acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
Examples
You can't have a show called Politically Incorrect and then abjectly apologize for not being PC.
You'd think he'd have the common decency to apologize for what he said.
We deeply regret our misguided support and apologize for our previous email.
