apologise
Apologise (verb) means a non-Oxford British English standard spelling of apologize. Example: “I must apologise for being late; the train was delayed again.”
verb
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A non-Oxford British English standard spelling of apologize.
"This makes him a rare bird, for most Democrats running for re-election are staying mum or apologising for their votes for reform."
— , Coming back to bite him (2010)
"I must apologise for being late; the train was delayed again."
"He wrote a short note to apologise to his neighbour for the noise."
"We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused you."
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Etymology
Apologise is formed from apology and -ise.
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What is the meaning of apologise?
"apologise" (verb) means a non-Oxford British English standard spelling of apologize.
What is another word for apologise?
Other words for "apologise" include rationalize, excuse, apologize, rationalise.
How do you use apologise in a sentence?
Example: "I must apologise for being late; the train was delayed again."
