apologise

[US]/əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/
[UK]/əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. & vi. express regret for an offense or mistake; acknowledge one's fault and ask for forgiveness

Example Sentences

Roma finished the match with ten men after Luigi Sartor was sent off and Delneri apologised for the abject performance from his players.

to apologise for being late

she had to apologise for her mistake

to apologise in person

he refused to apologise for his behavior

to apologise for any inconvenience caused

she felt the need to apologise for her outburst

to publicly apologise for the mistake

he finally mustered the courage to apologise to her

Real-world Examples

" It doesn't matter, don't apologise." Sirius mumbled at once.

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

The professor has now apologised for hurting anyone's feelings.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation March 2015

When Helen apologises, Tim says 'Thanks, Helen' and then he apologises too!

Source: How to have a conversation in English

And if there is a problem, apologise.

Source: 6 Minute English

So there you go! Find out. Apologise.

Source: 6 Minute English

Again, it apologised, it paid back fees.

Source: Financial Times

The bank's chief executive has even apologised to Malaysians for Mr Leissner's role in the mess.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Then, I wrote Tim a letter to apologise.

Source: Global Slow English

He said he was finally going to apologise!

Source: BBC Authentic English

And it apologised, to pay back the fees.

Source: Financial Times

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