apologize
English
/əˈpɑləd͡ʒaɪz/, /əˈpɒləd͡ʒaɪz/
verb
Definitions
- (intransitive) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends
- (intransitive) To express regret that a certain event has occurred.
- (intransitive) To make an apologia or defense; to act as apologist.
Etymology
Suffix from English apology.
Origin
English
apology
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- apologee English
- apologian English
- apologise English
- apologism English
- apologist English
- apologizable English
- apologization English
- apologizer English
- apology English
- non-apology English
- nonapology English
- preapologize English
- preapology English
- reapologize English
- apologie French