Apologize

Synonyms of apologize

• apologise
• express regret
• say sorry

Antonyms of apologize

• justify
• defend
• excuse

Collocations of apologize

apologize for

Frequency: 80 %

I apologize for my mistake.

apologize to

Frequency: 75 %

I apologize to you for my behavior.

apologize sincerely

Frequency: 60 %

I apologize sincerely for the misunderstanding.

apologize profusely

Frequency: 45 %

I apologize profusely for being late.

apologize in

Frequency: 40 %

I apologize in advance for any inconvenience.

Idiomatic Expressions for apologize

• Phrase: apologize in advance
  Meaning: to say sorry for something before it happens or before you do something that might inconvenience or upset someone
  Usage: I would like to apologize in advance for any noise my party may cause.