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Apologise vs. Apologize
Apologise
/əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/
To say that you are sorry for something you have done
Examples:
Synonyms:
make amends
Antonyms:
accuse
blame
allege
Apologize
/əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/
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To express regret or say sorry for something you did wrong.
Examples:
I
apologize
for being late.
She asked her friend to
apologize
sincerely.
Synonyms:
regret
repent
Antonyms:
accuse
blame
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Ways to tell them apart:
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.
When to use apologise:
When to use apologize:
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