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Wordabulary

apologise

Pronunciation
Verb A1 Beginner

Quick answer

To say sorry for something you did wrong.

"He apologised for arriving late to the meeting."

Usage notes

"Apologise" is the British spelling, American English writes it as "apologize." It's usually followed by "for", as in "apologise for being late."

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "He _____ for arriving late to the meeting."

Answer: apologise

In your own words, what does "apologise" mean?

To say sorry for something you did wrong.

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