apologize — to express regret for something that one has done wrong
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to express regret for something that one has done wrong
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/
Korean meaning: 사과하다, 사죄하다
Korean pronunciation: 어**팔**러자이즈
Example Sentences
- He had to apologize to his cat after accidentally stepping on its tail.
- The CEO apologized to customers for the data breach.
- I apologize for eating your leftover pizza, but it was calling my name.
apologize
VERB//əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz//
to express regret for something that one has done wrong
💡 Concept
He bows deeply to apologize for spilling coffee on her laptop.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/
🇬🇧 UK/əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/
🌳Etymology
Prefixapo--
Rootlog
Suffix--ize
Origin
그리스 신화에서 아폴론(Apollo) 신이 실수를 하고 변명하는 모습에서 유래되었다는 재미있는 이야기가 있지만, 실제로는 그리스어 'apologia'(변명, 방어)에서 왔다.
🎵Rhyme
recognizerealizeorganize
recognize
realize
organize
🔗Collocations
apologize sincerely
apologize for
apologize to someone
publicly apologize
refuse to apologize
formally apologize
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“He had to apologize to his cat after accidentally stepping on its tail.”
“The CEO apologized to customers for the data breach.”
😄 Fun example
“I apologize for eating your leftover pizza, but it was calling my name.”
“She never apologizes for speaking her mind.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
express regretsay sorrymake amendsask forgiveness
Antonyms
blameaccusedefend
Related
apologyapologeticregretremorseforgiveness
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