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apologise

[ US /əˈpɑɫəˌdʒaɪz/ ]
[ UK /ɐpˈɒləd‍ʒˌa‍ɪz/ ]
VERB
  1. defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
    he rationalized his lack of success
    rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior
  2. acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
    I apologized for being late
    He apologized for the many typoes

How To Use apologise In A Sentence

  • He has apologised for critical remarks he made about the referee.
  • Talking of storms, this interview is potentially a bit blowy for me, too: I once had to apologise to a Lady for falsely accusing her of being German (she is half-French and half-Russian and also a British citizen).
  • We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused. Times, Sunday Times
  • 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.
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