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I apologize for replying late vs I apologize for reply late

The correct phrase is 'I apologize for replying late.' The verb 'replying' should be used in the gerund form after 'apologize for.' 'Reply' should not be used as a bare infinitive in this context.

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I apologize for replying late

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the correct way to express regret for responding late. 'Replying' is the gerund form of the verb 'reply' and is used correctly in this context.

Examples:

  • I apologize for replying late to your email.
  • She apologized for replying late to the invitation.
  • They apologized for replying late to the message.
  • He apologized for replying late to the request.
  • We apologize for replying late to your inquiry.
  • I apologize for insulting you without knowing my place.
  • I apologize for calling your entire unit unprofessional.
  • I apologize for disturbing your work.
  • So I apologize for calling you a succubus.
  • I apologize for reading your letters.
  • I apologize for causing you discomfort.
  • And again I apologize for that.
  • I apologize for undervaluing your work.
  • I apologize for being so mean.
  • I apologize for disrupting your work.
  • I apologize for disrupting things here today.
  • I apologize for what I did.
  • I apologize for keeping you waiting.
  • I apologize for not calling first.
  • I apologize for my erroneous conclusion about abuse.
  • I apologize for calling you a toad.
  • I apologize for shouting at you, John.
  • I apologize for the deaths and injuries caused by my blundering.
  • I apologize for interrupting your regular programs but I have a very important announcement to make.
  • I apologize for their lack of hospitality, Captain.

I apologize for reply late

This phrase is incorrect in English.

The verb 'reply' should not be used as a bare infinitive after 'apologize for.' Instead, the gerund form 'replying' should be used.
  • I apologize for the late reply.
  • I apologize for insulting you without knowing my place.
  • I apologize for calling your entire unit unprofessional.
  • I apologize for disturbing your work.
  • So I apologize for calling you a succubus.
  • I apologize for reading your letters.
  • I apologize for causing you discomfort.
  • And again I apologize for that.
  • I apologize for undervaluing your work.
  • I apologize for being so mean.
  • I apologize for disrupting your work.
  • I apologize for disrupting things here today.
  • I apologize for what I did.
  • I apologize for keeping you waiting.
  • I apologize for not calling first.
  • I apologize for my erroneous conclusion about abuse.
  • I apologize for calling you a toad.
  • I apologize for shouting at you, John.
  • I apologize for the deaths and injuries caused by my blundering.
  • I apologize for interrupting your regular programs but I have a very important announcement to make.

Alternatives:

  • I apologize for replying late.

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