apology

noun

apol·o·gy ə-ˈpä-lə-jē How to pronounce apology (audio)

plural apologies

: an admission of error or discourtesy accompanied by an expression of regret

a public apology

apologies plural : an expression of regret for not being able to do something

I won't be able to attend. Please give them my apologies.

: something that is said or written to defend something that other people criticize : defense

The book is an apology for capitalism.

: excuse sense 2a

informal : a poor substitute or example : makeshift

He's a poor apology for a father.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The apology came over a week after Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda made a public statement denouncing the church’s reproduction.

Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Aug. 2022 But the part of the story that has grown with the years and was dredged up, again, in articles about the apology is the John Wayne part.

Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2022 Needless to say, the apology doesn’t seem to have worked.

Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 The apology comes as the academy has taken steps to be more inclusive of groups traditionally underrepresented in the film industry.

Julian Mark, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2022 Though the condemnation—and the apology—were predictable, both are misguided.

Daniel Pipes, WSJ, 4 Aug. 2022 With that moment of realization, Danni gets up and leaves, without bumbling through the apology crafted on her iPhone’s Notes.

Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 31 July 2022 The apology that followed was striking in its openheartedness.

Paul Elie, The New Yorker, 26 July 2022 Andrew Purchas, co-founder of the Pride In Sport program that supports Australian sports clubs in aspects of inclusion, acknowledged the apology from the Sea Eagles.

NBC News, 26 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English apologe "formal defense," borrowed from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French apologie "public defense in speech or writing," borrowed from Late Latin apologia, borrowed from Greek apología "speech in defense" (Late Greek, "speech in defense of the Christian faith by a martyr, excuse, vindication before God"), derivative (with -ia -ia entry 1) of apologeîsthai "to speak in defense, defend oneself" — more at apologetic entry 1

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

单词	apologies
释义	apology noun apol·o·gy ə-ˈpä-lə-jē plural apologies 1 a : an admission of error or discourtesy accompanied by an expression of regret a public apology b apologies plural : an expression of regret for not being able to do something I won't be able to attend. Please give them my apologies. 2 a : something that is said or written to defend something that other people criticize : defense The book is an apology for capitalism. b : excuse sense 2a 3 informal : a poor substitute or example : makeshift He's a poor apology for a father. Synonyms alibi defense excuse justification plea reason See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web The apology came over a week after Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda made a public statement denouncing the church’s reproduction. Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Aug. 2022 But the part of the story that has grown with the years and was dredged up, again, in articles about the apology is the John Wayne part. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2022 Needless to say, the apology doesn’t seem to have worked. Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 The apology comes as the academy has taken steps to be more inclusive of groups traditionally underrepresented in the film industry. Julian Mark, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2022 Though the condemnation—and the apology—were predictable, both are misguided. Daniel Pipes, WSJ, 4 Aug. 2022 With that moment of realization, Danni gets up and leaves, without bumbling through the apology crafted on her iPhone’s Notes. Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 31 July 2022 The apology that followed was striking in its openheartedness. Paul Elie, The New Yorker, 26 July 2022 Andrew Purchas, co-founder of the Pride In Sport program that supports Australian sports clubs in aspects of inclusion, acknowledged the apology from the Sea Eagles. NBC News, 26 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English apologe "formal defense," borrowed from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French apologie "public defense in speech or writing," borrowed from Late Latin apologia, borrowed from Greek apología "speech in defense" (Late Greek, "speech in defense of the Christian faith by a martyr, excuse, vindication before God"), derivative (with -ia -ia entry 1) of apologeîsthai "to speak in defense, defend oneself" — more at apologetic entry 1 First Known Use 1533, in the meaning defined at sense 2a Phrases Containing apology offer no apology for without apology offer no apology for without apology Kids Definition apology noun apol·o·gy ə-ˈpä-lə-jē plural apologies : an expression of regret for having done or said something wrong apologies noun plural of apology as in excuses an explanation that frees one from fault or blame her standard apology for her chronic tardiness is the ever-present congestion on the highways Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance excuses justifications reasons pleas alibis defenses rationalizations vindications acknowledgments confessions rationales pretexts acknowledgements cop-outs atonements outs pretenses pretences whitewashes colors extenuations palliations guises
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apology

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Example Sentences

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Phrases Containing apology

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