English / word
apologize
verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to say sorry for a mistake or hurtful action
to say sorry for something wrong you have done; to say sorry for something wrong you have done
In context
01
I should apologize to my brother for shouting.
02
The student apologized for submitting the form late.
Synonyms
regret,say sorry,make an apology
Antonyms
accuse,blame,deny
Collocations
apologize for mistake,apologize sincerely,apologize publicly
Verb forms
Past: apologized · Past participle: apologized · -ing: apologizing