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apologise

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈpɑləˌdʒaɪz/ · UK /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/

Forms: apologised

apologise means: To say that you are sorry for something you did wrong or for causing trouble.

verb

SAY SORRYB1

To say that you are sorry for something you did wrong or for causing trouble.

  • You should apologise to her.
  • He apologised for breaking the cup.
  • Have they apologised for the delay?

How to use it: apologise to someone for something (I apologised to her for my mistake.); apologise for doing something (He apologised for arriving late.)

Similar words: say sorry

Common phrases: apologise to someone, apologise for something, apologise sincerely

Questions about apologise

What does apologise mean?

To say that you are sorry for something you did wrong or for causing trouble.

What is apologise in other languages?

Türkçe: özür dilemek · Español: disculparse · Français: s’excuser · Deutsch: sich entschuldigen · Italiano: scusarsi · 日本語: 謝る

How do you pronounce apologise?

In American English /əˈpɑləˌdʒaɪz/; in British English /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/.

How do you use apologise in a sentence?

You should apologise to her. He apologised for breaking the cup.

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