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apologize for vs apologize to

Both 'apologize for' and 'apologize to' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Apologize for' is used when expressing regret or saying sorry for something you did, while 'apologize to' is used when directing your apology towards a specific person or group.

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apologize for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when expressing regret or saying sorry for something you did.

Use 'apologize for' when you want to express regret or say sorry for a specific action or behavior.

Examples:

I apologize for my mistake.
She apologized for being late.
He apologized for his rude behavior.
They apologized for the inconvenience caused.
We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.

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Don't ever apologize for being you.
I apologize for keeping you waiting.
I apologize for what I did.
We apologize for visiting so late.
I sincerely apologize for disturbing your afternoon.
I apologize for not calling first.
And again I apologize for that.
My associate and I apologize for arriving unannounced.
So I apologize for calling you a succubus.
Gentlemen... I apologize for disturbing your work.
I wanted to apologize for that.
Never apologize for taking care of family.
I won't apologize for that.
I apologize for that scene outside.
I must apologize for Professor Vollmer.
I apologize for being so mean.
I apologize for insulting you without knowing my place.
I only apologize for my daughter's rude behavior.
I apologize for undervaluing your work.
I apologize for disrupting your work.

Alternatives:

express regret for
say sorry for

apologize to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when directing your apology towards a specific person or group.

Use 'apologize to' when you want to direct your apology towards a specific individual or group.

Examples:

I apologize to you for my mistake.
She apologized to her friend for the misunderstanding.
He apologized to the team for the error.
They apologized to the customers for the inconvenience caused.
We apologize to all those affected by our actions.

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I feel like I should apologize to you.
Tell him to apologize to you.
Least he could've done was apologize to me.
I really must apologize to you, Mr. Brenner.
Perhaps I should apologize to Tess Brown.
Maybe I should apologize to the General Assembly.
Either way, I have to apologize to him.
I want to apologize to you directly, Agent Barker.
Guys, I just wanted to apologize to all of you.
Rebecca, I need to apologize to you.
No ex-husband of Gloria's ever has to apologize to me for anything.
And I refuse to apologize to you or anybody else.
If anything, that kid should apologize to me.
Wanted to apologize to someone, and didn't dare face Margo.
I've always wanted to apologize to you.
I need to apologize to you guys.
I'd like to apologize to everybody out there in the audience.
I just wanted to apologize to him.
Anyway, I just came to apologize to Randall for having him arrested.
Carl demanded that I apologize to them for being rude, and I refused.

Alternatives:

offer an apology to
say sorry to

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