verb

apologise

to apologize, to say sorry

You should apologise to your sister.

You should apologize to your sister.

I must apologise for my mistake.

I must apologize for my mistake.

((to sb.)) ((for sth.)) to say sorry to (sb.) for (sth.) You must apologize to her for what you said.

Synonyms: say sorry, express regret

From Greek 'apologia' (a speech in defense). This is the verb form.

The American English spelling is with '-ize'. The British spelling is '-ise'.

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