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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 apologized word
- verb without object apologized to offer an apology or excuse for some fault, insult, failure, or injury: He apologized for accusing her falsely. 1
- verb without object apologized to make a formal defense in speech or writing. 1
- noun apologized Simple past tense and past participle of apologize. 1
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Origin of apologized
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 Apologized
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
apologized 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
apologized usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for apologized
verb apologized
- regretted — to feel sorrow or remorse for (an act, fault, disappointment, etc.): He no sooner spoke than he regretted it.
- atoned — to make amends or reparation, as for an offense or a crime, or for an offender (usually followed by for): to atone for one's sins.
- confessed — You use confessed to describe someone who openly admits that they have a particular fault or have done something wrong.
- withdrew — simple past tense of withdraw.
Antonyms for apologized
verb apologized
- defied — to challenge the power of; resist boldly or openly: to defy parental authority.
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