apologize

verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: a-pol-o-gize (4)

English Definition

Express regret for something that one has done wrong.

Example Sentence

I apologize for being late.

US IPA /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/

UK IPA /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/

atone beg pardon express regret say sorry

defend insult