apology
Translation
apology
Examples
He made a public apology.
He made a public apology.
Please accept my sincere apology.
Please accept my sincere apology.
Grammar Patterns
make an apology to express regret He made a public apology.
owe sb. an apology to feel you should say sorry to someone I think I owe you an apology.
Similar Words
Synonyms: excuse, regret
Etymology
From Greek 'apologia' (a speech in defense). This is the noun form of the verb 'apologize'.
Memory Tips
An 'apology' is what you give or make when you 'apologize'.