To say that you are sorry for something you have done
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Apologize
/əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/
To express regret or say sorry for something you did wrong.
Examples:
She apologized and replaced it with a better horse.Jennifer North entered in a rush, apologizing to everyone for oversleeping.I never thought I'd have to apologize for being—inexperienced.
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The word apologise is commonly used in British English.
Apologize is preferred in American English.
Both words have the same meaning and pronunciation, they differ only in regional spelling.
Remember that ise is often used in British English spellings.
Ize is more often the choice in American English spellings.