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- [uh-pol-uh-jahyz]
- /əˈpɒl əˌdʒaɪz/
- /əˈpɒl.ə.dʒaɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-pol-uh-jahyz]
- /əˈpɒl əˌdʒaɪz/
Definitions of apologise word
- verb without object apologise to offer an apology or excuse for some fault, insult, failure, or injury: He apologized for accusing her falsely. 1
- verb without object apologise to make a formal defense in speech or writing. 1
- noun apologise (British spelling) Alternative form of apologize. 1
- verb apologise (British) Alternative form of apologize. 0
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Origin of apologise
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; apolog(y) + -ize
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Parts of speech for Apologise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
apologise popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
apologise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for apologise
verb apologise
- regret — to feel sorrow or remorse for (an act, fault, disappointment, etc.): He no sooner spoke than he regretted it.
- atone — If you atone for something that you have done, you do something to show that you are sorry you did it.
- confess — If someone confesses to doing something wrong, they admit that they did it.
- retract — to withdraw (a statement, opinion, etc.) as inaccurate or unjustified, especially formally or explicitly; take back.
- withdraw — to draw back, away, or aside; take back; remove: She withdrew her hand from his. He withdrew his savings from the bank.
Antonyms for apologise
verb apologise
- defy — If you defy someone or something that is trying to make you behave in a particular way, you refuse to obey them and behave in that way.
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