apology

[US]/əˈpɒlədʒi/
[UK]/əˈpɑːlədʒi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. expression of regret or remorse for having done or said something wrong; a written or spoken expression of apology

Phrases & Collocations

make an apology

issue an apology

sincere apology

a poor apology

Example Sentences

It's a sad apology for a hat.

It is a sad apology for a hat.

wrote in an apology at the end of the note.

demand an apology from sb.

He is a poor apology for an actor.

conditional acceptance of the apology;

His apology was sincere.

The sagging cot was a poor apology for a bed.

a report that is an apology for capital punishment;

my apologies for the delay.

we were shown into an apology for a bedroom.

Her apology was shot with irony.

phrased the apology with delicacy.

We can take (it) as read that an apology was given.

considered misgovernment to be a justification for revolution.See Synonyms at apology

The demand for an apology was pointedly refused.

It was a mistake. My profuse apologies.

the Prime Minister demanded an apology from the ambassador.

Real-world Examples

My total ignorance of the connection must plead my apology.

Source: Pride and Prejudice (Original Version)

President Karzai didn't ask for an apology, there was no discussion of an apology.

Source: CNN Listening November 2013 Collection

You're the one that owes the apology to me.

Source: Modern Family Season 6

You owe him an apology this minute.

Source: Modern Family - Season 08

Yes. He said to make his apologies.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Segmented Version) Season 3

It seems I owe you an apology.

Source: Young Sheldon Season 5

I managed an apology and pulled away.

Source: Flowers for Algernon

I think you owe someone an apology.

Source: Films

Viv, I owe you a very big apology.

Source: American Horror Story Season 1

I knew it. I owe you an apology.

Source: Super Girl Season 2 S02

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