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Apologise vs. Apologize

Apologise

/əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/
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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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • 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.
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