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1. apologise
verb. ['əˈpɑːləˌdʒaɪz'] acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- -ise (English)
- -ise (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- apology (English)
- apologie (French)
2. apologise
verb. ['əˈpɑːləˌdʒaɪz'] defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- -ise (English)
- -ise (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- apology (English)
- apologie (French)
Sentences with apologise
1. Noun, singular or mass
Just be calm, quietly apologise, try to prevent anything from spilling over onto the people sitting next to you with your napkin, and get a waiter to help you control the damage.
2. Verb, base form
Normally, this person will later apologise for his or her behaviour.
