Apologize

Pronunciation: /əˈpɑləˌdʒaɪz/

Definitions of apologize

verb to express regret or say sorry for something that one has done wrong

Example Sentences

A1 I apologize for being late.

A2 She apologized for forgetting my birthday.

B1 The company apologized for the mistake and offered a refund.

B2 He apologized profusely for his rude behavior.

C1 The politician issued a formal apology for his controversial remarks.

C2 The CEO publicly apologized for the company's unethical practices.

Examples of apologize in a Sentence

formal I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

informal I'm really sorry about that.

slang My bad, I apologize.

figurative I apologize if I stepped on your toes.

Grammatical Forms of apologize

• past tense: apologized
• plural: apologize
• comparative: more apologetic
• superlative: most apologetic
• present tense: apologize
• future tense: will apologize
• perfect tense: have apologized
• continuous tense: is apologizing
• singular: apologize
• positive degree: apologetic
• infinitive: to apologize
• gerund: apologizing
• participle: apologizing

Origin and Evolution of apologize

First Known Use: 1590 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'apologize' originated from the Greek word 'apologizesthai', which means 'to speak in one's defense'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'apologize' has shifted from defending oneself to expressing regret or remorse for one's actions.