apologize

apologize
(BrE also -ise) verb
ADVERB
sincerely
profusely

He apologized profusely for the damage he had caused.

humbly, meekly, sheepishly

I do apologize most humbly. (formal)

formally, personally, publicly

The president of the company apologized personally for the tragic accident.

hastily, immediately, quickly
VERB + APOLOGIZE
ought to, should
want to, wish to, would like to

I would like to apologize most sincerely for any embarrassment caused.

PREPOSITION
for

She apologized for being late.

to

He apologized to his colleagues.

PHRASES
I do apologize, I must apologize

I must apologize for not letting you know sooner.


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