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What Does Apologize Mean?

Verb

  • To say you are sorry for something you did wrong.
  • To express that you feel bad about something that happened.
  • To explain why something happened and say you are sorry.

Apologize — Full Explanation

To apologize is to tell someone you're sorry for something you did that might have made them sad or upset.

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Related Words

sorry forgive mistake

Apologize Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
माफ़ी मांगना (maafi maangna)

maafi maangna

माफ़ी (maafi)

maafi

सॉरी (saari)

saari

kannada
ಕ್ಷಮೆ ಕೇಳುವುದು

kshame keḷuvudu

ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ

kshamisi

ಕ್ಷಮೆ

kshame

bengali
মাফ চাই

maaf chai

মাফ করা

maaf kora

দুঃখিত বলা

dukhito bola

spanish
disculparse en español

disculparse

lo siento en español

lo siento

perdón en español

perdón

Apologize in Sentences

  • I apologize for not listening to you.
  • When I accidentally spill juice, I say I'm sorry.
  • It's nice to apologize when we hurt someone's feelings.
  • I apologize if I take too long to finish my work.
  • If I forget my friend's birthday, I will apologize.

💬 Apologize Chat: Listen In!

Accidental Spill

Aanya: "I spilled my juice on your drawing, Rohan. I’m so sorry!"

Rohan: "That was my best drawing! Now it’s all messy!"

Aanya: "I really didn’t mean to. Can I help you fix it?"

Rohan: "But it’s ruined! I worked so hard!"

Mom: "Rohan, sometimes accidents happen. What could Aanya do to make you feel better?"

Aanya: "Maybe I can draw something for you? I’ll even use glitter!"

Rohan: "Hmm, glitter sounds fun. Okay, I guess you can apologize by making me a new drawing!"

Aanya: "Yay! I’m really sorry about your drawing, Rohan. I’ll make it sparkle!"

Frequently Asked Questions About Apologize

What does 'apologize' mean?
To apologize means to say sorry for something you did that might have hurt someone or made them feel bad.
How do you pronounce 'apologize'?
You pronounce 'apologize' like this: uh-PAH-luh-jize.
What is the origin of the word 'apologize'?
The word 'apologize' comes from the Greek word 'apologia', which means a speech in defense.
What is the meaning of 'apologize' in Kannada?
The word 'apologize' in Kannada is 'ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ' (Kṣamisi).

Facts & Quotes About Apologize

Fact: Saying 'I'm sorry' can make someone feel better and help fix a friendship.
Proverb: A kind word is like a spring day, it can brighten someone's mood.
Quote: "Apologies are great, but they don't really change anything. If you want to make up, you have to change." - Unknown