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US
/əˈpɑɫəˌdʒaɪz/
]
[ UK /ɐpˈɒlədʒˌaɪz/ ]
[ UK /ɐpˈɒlədʒˌaɪz/ ]
VERB
-
defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
he rationalized his lack of success
rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior -
acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
I apologized for being late
He apologized for the many typoes
How To Use apologise In A Sentence
- We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused. Times, Sunday Times
- He has apologised for critical remarks he made about the referee.
- 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.
- But he sent me a really nice email saying sorry and it takes a proper person to apologise. The Sun
- For the first time it would also reveal all cases that had been "rectified", the practice by which MPs can avoid publication of judgments in less serious cases if they apologise. Supreme court rules expenses MPs must face trial
- In court, both defendants apologised. Times, Sunday Times
- The match really was played in the best possible way: mistimed tackles were acknowledged and apologised for, yet no one held back a thing. Times, Sunday Times
- ‘He apologised and was really regretful even though he was not involved in the actual attack,’ he said.
- I just want them to admit what they have done and apologise for causing the death of my husband.
- She grounded me, and told me I had to come over and apologise.