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offer an apologyto express regret or remorse for a mistake, wrongdoing, or offense

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to express regret or remorse for a mistake, wrongdoing, or offense

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːfər ən əˈpɑːlədʒi/

Korean meaning: 실수나 잘못에 대해 사과하다, 유감을 표하다

Korean pronunciation: **오**퍼 언 어**팔**러지

Example Sentences

  • After eating his roommate's leftover pizza, Tom had to offer an apology and buy a new one.
  • The airline offered an apology to passengers for the 6-hour delay.
  • When the waiter spilled soup on my laptop, he quickly offered an apology and a towel.

offer an apology

VERB

//ˈɔːfər ən əˈpɑːlədʒi//

to express regret or remorse for a mistake, wrongdoing, or offense

offer an apology concept
💡 Concept

a person stands with hands clasped together, head slightly bowed, speaking earnestly to someone sitting on the sofa. Their facial expression shows genuine regret and remorse for something they have done wrong. A broken vase with scattered pieces lies on the floor between them, showing what caused the need for this conversation. The person sitting looks initially upset but begins to soften as they listen to the heartfelt words. Their body language shifts from crossed arms to a more open posture as understanding develops. someone offering an apology to express regret for a mistake or wrongdoing

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offer an apology rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

A psychology professor offers an apology

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɔːfər ən əˈpɑːlədʒi/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɒfər ən əˈpɒlədʒi/

🌳Etymology

Rootoffer

Origin

offer는 라틴어 'offerre'(앞에 가져다 놓다)에서, apology는 그리스어 'apologia'(변명, 해명)에서 유래

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

After eating his roommate's leftover pizza, Tom had to offer an apology and buy a new one.

The airline offered an apology to passengers for the 6-hour delay.

😄 Fun example

When the waiter spilled soup on my laptop, he quickly offered an apology and a towel.

The politician decided to offer an apology for his controversial comments.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

apologizeexpress regretmake amendssay sorry

Antonyms

refuse to apologizeremain defiantjustify

Related

forgivenessremorseregretreconciliationexcuse