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apologize

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈpɑlədʒaɪz/ · UK /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/

Forms: apologizes, apologizing, apologized

apologize means: To tell someone you are sorry for something you did wrong.

verb

SAY SORRYA2

To tell someone you are sorry for something you did wrong.

  • I want to apologize.
  • He apologized to his sister for being rude.
  • Have you apologized for breaking the window?

How to use it: apologize to someone (You should apologize to your friend.); apologize for something/doing something (She apologized for arriving late.)

Similar words: say sorry

Common phrases: apologize to someone, apologize for something, apologize sincerely, apologize publicly

Questions about apologize

What does apologize mean?

To tell someone you are sorry for something you did wrong.

What is apologize in other languages?

Türkçe: özür dilemek · Español: disculparse · Français: s’excuser · Deutsch: sich entschuldigen · Italiano: scusarsi · 日本語: 謝る

How do you pronounce apologize?

In American English /əˈpɑlədʒaɪz/; in British English /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/.

How do you use apologize in a sentence?

I want to apologize. He apologized to his sister for being rude.

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