apologies
Translation
apologies
Examples
Please accept my sincere apologies.
Please accept my sincere apologies.
He made his apologies and left the meeting early.
He made his apologies and left the meeting early.
Grammar Patterns
((make one's apologies)) to apologize He made his apologies for being late.
((accept sb.'s apologies)) to forgive someone She accepted his apologies.
Similar Words
Synonyms: regrets, excuses
Etymology
From Greek 'apologia' (a speech in defense). The meaning shifted to 'an expression of regret'.
Memory Tips
This is the plural form of 'apology'. Think of making multiple statements of being sorry.