Pronunciations (7)
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/əˈpɒləˌd͡ʒaɪz/
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- Received-Pronunciation
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/əˈpɔləˌd͡ʒɑjz/
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- British
- Southern
- Standard
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/əˈpɑləˌd͡ʒaɪz/
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- General-American
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/əˈpɔləˌd͡ʒɑez/
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- Australia
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/əˈpɔləˌd͡ʒaɪz/
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- Scotland
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əˈpɑləd͡ʒaɪz
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- US
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əˈpɒləd͡ʒaɪz
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- GB
Verb
To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends
Usage- British
- English
- Oxford
- US usage
- Intransitive
- often
- followed by “for”
- Examples
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My correspondent apologized for not answering my letter.
Barnes was commanded, with Garrett and Jerome, to make a public acknowledgment of his errors; and to apologize especially for his insolent language to Gardiner
More examples (1)
Today I want to apologize to my co-workers.
To express regret that a certain event has occurred.
Usage- British
- English
- Oxford
- US usage
- Intransitive
To make an apologia or defense; to act as apologist.
Usage- British
- English
- Oxford
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- Dated
- Intransitive
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To this purpose the most witty, cautious and subtile ſort of the Pagans apologize for themselves
Verb
acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
- Synonyms
- Broader terms
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I apologized for being late
He apologized for the many typos
defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
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rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior
he rationalized his lack of success