offer an apology — to 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/
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
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
A psychology professor offers an apology
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Offer derives from Latin offerre, composed of ob- (toward) and ferre (to bring), literally meaning 'to bring before' or 'to present.' Apology comes from Greek apologia, from apo- (away) and logos (speech), originally meaning 'a spoken defense' or 'explanation.'
Breakdown
Offer: ob- (toward) + ferre (to bring/carry). Apology: apo- (away, back) + -logia (speech, discourse), literally 'a speaking away' or 'defense through speech.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“The politician decided to offer an apology for his controversial comments.”
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