ALL meanings of apologize
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A a - verb apologize When you apologize to someone, you say that you are sorry that you have hurt them or caused trouble for them. You can say 'I apologize' as a formal way of saying sorry. 3
- verb apologize to express or make an apology; acknowledge failings or faults 3
- verb apologize to make a formal defence in speech or writing 3
- intransitive verb apologize to make an apology; acknowledge, and express regret for, a fault, wrong, etc. 3
- intransitive verb apologize to make a formal defense in speech or writing 3
- verb apologize When you apologize to someone, you say that you are sorry that you have caused trouble for them. 3
- intransitive verb apologize say sorry 1
- intransitive verb apologize say sorry to sb 1
- intransitive verb apologize say sorry for sth 1
- verbal expression apologize say sorry to sb for sth 1
- verbal expression apologize say sorry to sb for doing sth 1
- noun apologize Express regret for something that one has done wrong. 1
- verb without object apologize to offer an apology or excuse for some fault, insult, failure, or injury: He apologized for accusing her falsely. 1
- verb without object apologize to make a formal defense in speech or writing. 1
- verb apologize (Intransitive Verb) (often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends. 0
- verb apologize (Intransitive Verb) To express regret that a certain event has occurred. 0
- verb apologize (Intransitive Verb) (dated) To make an apology or defense; to act as apologist. 0