need to apologize vs have to apologize

Both "need to apologize" and "have to apologize" are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They both convey the idea of feeling the necessity to say sorry for something. The choice between them depends on personal preference or the specific context in which they are used.

Last updated: March 23, 2024

need to apologize

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express the necessity of apologizing for something.

This phrase is used to convey the obligation or requirement to say sorry for something that has happened.

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Right now you need to apologize to your mother.
No, you need to apologize to her directly for indirectly getting her fired.
I need to apologize to somebody who's very special to me.
And I need to apologize for upsetting you before.
All right, well, no need to apologize.
People in our position have no need to apologize.
I need to apologize to you guys.
Common decency tells me that you need to apologize to this girl.
And you need to apologize to Mrs. Leblanc.
No need to apologize, Rob.
Pamela Morgan beesly, you need to apologize to your mother right now.
There's no need to apologize, Mr. Kweller.
You need to apologize to my girlfriend.
There is no need to apologize.
I have one more thing that I need to apologize for.
I pretty much barged my way in, so... no need to apologize.
That's the last thing I wanted and exactly why I need to apologize.
That I'm someone you need to apologize for?
Friends don't need to apologize to friends as far as I'm concerned.
So do I need to apologize for the book?

Alternatives:

must apologize
should apologize
ought to apologize
have to say sorry
need to say sorry

have to apologize

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express the obligation or necessity of apologizing for something.

This phrase is used to indicate the requirement or compulsion to say sorry for a particular situation.

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You never have to apologize for abandoning me.
If you want tim back, you have to apologize.
Either way, I have to apologize to him.
I have to apologize, you didn't bribe the jailer.
I have to apologize for canceling your catalogue.
I have to apologize for putting you in that spot.
It's okay, you don't have to apologize.
I have to apologize to you for many things, Marlene.
Yes, but I have to apologize and then explain to them how the university, and I in particular, failed to protect their daughter.
Jesus Christ, how many times do I have to apologize for that?
Please please, you don't have to apologize.
Terrence, please, you do not have to apologize.
Exactly how many more times do I have to apologize before you do?
You have to apologize for making fun of my culture, My beliefs, my chunchullo, my abuela.
And then I have to apologize and take it back, and...
So what exactly is it you have to apologize for?
And I said, "you don't have to apologize."
Zoe, you don't have to apologize for seeing Lavon or eating at Lavon's.
I have to apologize on behalf of my son.
I understand Louise has been calling you and I have to apologize.

Alternatives:

must apologize
should apologize
ought to apologize
need to apologize
have to say sorry

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need to apologize vs have to apologize