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apologize vs apology

These two terms are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes. 'Apologize' is a verb used when expressing regret or saying sorry for something, while 'apology' is a noun referring to a statement or gesture expressing regret or remorse. They are related in that one can offer an apology when they apologize, but they are not interchangeable.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 843 views

apologize

This is a correct term in English and commonly used when expressing regret or saying sorry for something.

Use 'apologize' when you want to express regret or say sorry for something you have done. It is a verb that requires an object, such as 'I apologize for my mistake.'

Examples:

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

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Then you have to apologize twice.
Lord Melbury, I really must apologize again...
Professor, I come to apologize.
It's them who should apologize.
Nomi and Layne called to apologize again.
There is no need to apologize.
Tell him to apologize to you.
He wanted to apologize personally, but I didn't want him wasting your time...
People in our position have no need to apologize.
None of you know how to even apologize.
Okay, just wanted to apologize the brother of my friend.
Least he could've done was apologize to me.
I'd like to apologize to the arresting officer.
He was depressed all day, then suddenly said, he needed to go and apologize.
I should be the one to apologize.
My colleague, Agent Jane, refuses to apologize.
Unless you want to apologize to - Okay.
Go apologize before she changes her mind.
You apologize to that dying person.
People apologize to me way too often.

Alternatives:

say sorry
express regret
make an apology
offer an apology
ask for forgiveness

apology

This is a correct term in English and refers to a statement or gesture expressing regret or remorse.

Use 'apology' when referring to a formal or informal statement expressing regret or remorse for something that has happened. It is a noun, such as 'He issued a public apology for his actions.'

Examples:

She offered a sincere apology for her mistake.
He made a heartfelt apology to his friend.
The company issued an apology for the error.
They demanded an apology for the disrespectful behavior.
The politician's apology was not well-received.

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As an apology, you can have all this.
Naturally, you include my wife in your apology.
Your death will be apology enough.
It's more of a caffeinated apology, really.
I'm writing Oscar's apology letters for the month.
Way to ruin a good apology.
No apology necessary, my friend.
The apology stipulation was my idea.
Please accept my dumplings as an apology.
That's like a pro basketball player apology.
Please accept our sincere apology for the delay.
The president wrote up an apology.
One-point-two million pounds and an apology.
She made Dennis write an apology note.
It was an apology of sorts.
I'm writing Kathy Griffin a letter of apology.
You don't owe me an apology.
There is no need for an apology.
You deserve an apology from me, commander.
I'll make a sincere apology.

Alternatives:

statement of regret
expression of remorse
formal apology
sincere apology
public apology

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