Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To express regret or say sorry for something you did wrong.
Apologize
/əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/Synonyms:
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Examples:
I apologize for being late.She asked her friend to apologize sincerely.
Etymology:
The word apologize comes from the Greek word apologia, meaning a speech in defense. The verb form appeared in English in the late 16th century, modifying from the noun to indicate the action of making a defense or expressing regret.
Usage Statistics:
29 mentions per 1 million words 
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