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apologizeto 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

apologize concept
💡 Concept

to express regret for something that one has done wrong

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🎤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.

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🎵Rhyme

recognizerealizeorganize
recognize
realize
organize

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📝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.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

express regretsay sorrymake amendsask forgiveness

Antonyms

blameaccusedefend

Related

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