Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apologise
verb
/əˈpɒl.ə.dʒaɪz/
Definition
To express regret for something that one has done wrong or to ask for forgiveness.
Examples
- I sincerely apologise for being late to the meeting.
- He apologised for the misunderstanding.
- She apologised to her friend for forgetting their plans.
Meaning
Apologising involves acknowledging a mistake or an offense and showing remorse about it.
Synonyms
- regret
- repent
- acknowledge
- ask for forgiveness
- make amends
