apology
Translation
apology, expression of regret
Examples
Please accept my sincere apology.
Please accept my sincere apology.
He made an apology for his behaviour.
He made an apology for his behavior.
Grammar Patterns
((an apology for sth.)) an expression of regret for sth. He made an apology for his behavior.
((an apology to sb.)) an expression of regret to sb. I owe an apology to my friend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: excuse, expression of regret
Etymology
From Greek 'apologia', from 'apo-' (away) and 'logos' (speech), originally meaning a speech in defense.
Memory Tips
An 'apology' is the noun for the words or act of apologizing. 'I owe you an apology.'