Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apologize
verb
əˈpɒl.ə.dʒaɪz
Definition
To express regret or sorrow for something one has done, often in relation to someone else’s feelings or situation.
Examples
- She decided to apologize for her mistake.
- He called to apologize for being late to the meeting.
- They apologized for the inconvenience caused by the delay.
Meaning
To say that you are sorry for something you did that may have hurt someone or caused them trouble.
Synonyms
- request forgiveness
- express regret
- make amends
- say sorry
