apologize

Meaning

To say sorry for something wrong you did.

To express regret for an offense, fault, or mistake; to make a formal excuse for wrongdoing.

Hindi Meaning

माफ़ी माँगना

Translations

FR

s'excuser

DE

sich entschuldigen

ES

disculparse

BN

ক্ষমা চাওয়া

TE

క్షమాపణ చెప్పు

Examples

I apologize for being late.

She apologized for her mistake.

You should apologize to him.

Word Forms

apology apologetic apologetically apologist

Grammar Usage

Often followed by 'for' (apologize for something) and 'to' (apologize to someone). British: 'apologise'.

Common Mistakes

Don't say 'apologize + that clause' — say 'apologize for + noun/gerund'.

Etymology

From Greek 'apologia' meaning a speech in defense, from 'apo-' (away) + 'logos' (speech).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the noun form? +

The noun is 'apology' (plural: apologies).