verb

apologized

apologised

She apologized for her rude behavior.

She apologised for her rude behaviour.

((for sth.)) expressed regret for (sth.) She apologized for her rude behavior.

Synonyms: said sorry, asked for forgiveness

Past tense and past participle of 'apologize'. From Greek *apologia* 'a speech in defence'.

This is the American spelling. The British spelling is 'apologised'.

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