apology

[ uh-pol-uh-jee ]

/ əˈpɒl ə dʒi /

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noun, plural a·pol·o·gies.

a written or spoken expression of one's regret, remorse, or sorrow for having insulted, failed, injured, or wronged another: He demanded an apology from me for calling him a crook.

a defense, excuse, or justification in speech or writing, as for a cause or doctrine.

(initial capital letter, italics) a dialogue by Plato, centering on Socrates' defense before the tribunal that condemned him to death.

an inferior specimen or substitute; makeshift: The tramp wore a sad apology for a hat.

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Origin of apology

First recorded in 1500–50; earlier apologie, late Middle English (from Middle French ), from Late Latin apologia, from Greek apología, “speech in self-defense; defense,” see apologia

SYNONYMS FOR apology

2 vindication.

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2. See excuse.

OTHER WORDS FROM apology

re·a·pol·o·gy, noun, plural re·a·pol·o·gies.su·per·a·pol·o·gy, noun, plural su·per·a·pol·o·gies.

Words nearby apology

apologia, Apologia pro Vita Sua, apologist, apologize, apologue, apology, apolune, apomict, apomixis, apomorphine, aponeurectomy

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Example sentences from the Web for apology

During the game, and despite apologies, Brennaman, who happens to be a past donor to the Republican Party and candidates, was suspended and banished from the broadcast booth.
LGBTQ: The letters Republicans didn’t utter|Hans Johnson|September 11, 2020|Washington Blade
The notices appeared a day after Robinhood issued an apology on Twitter to customers who had experienced delays in placing their orders.
Robinhood app stumbles amid surge in Apple, Tesla trading volume|Jeff|September 1, 2020|Fortune
These can range from timely repayment of debts and abiding by laws, to spreading rumors, donating blood, and making “insincere” apologies.
The Chinese and U.S. Internets are drifting apart. Why that’s bad for the whole world|jakemeth|August 21, 2020|Fortune
The company responded with a blog post describing new policies it plans to enact, followed by an apology posted to Instagram yesterday.
Former Glossier employees say they faced racism at the brand’s retail stores|ehinchliffe|August 18, 2020|Fortune

I am happy to see this apology and look forward to seeing their demonstrated effort to make amends.
Politics Report: What Comes Next for Sports Arena|Scott Lewis and Andrew Keatts|July 11, 2020|Voice of San Diego
In this cockamamie get-rich scheme, would they all issue an apology if he cut a check?
Phylicia Rashad and the Cult of Cosby Truthers|Stereo Williams|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
What he has said publicly is an apology for colonialism, something we are not guilty of in Cuba.
Obama’s One Hand Clap With Castro|Doug McIntyre|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As reparation, the court ordered $563 to be paid out to Yang and required the clinic to post an apology on its website.
China’s Electroshock Gay-Conversion Case|Nina Strochlic|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This is not a woman who wants pity, nor does she want money, or even an apology from Cosby.
Here’s What She’d Tell Bill Cosby Today|Dean Obeidallah|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Update: It appears Lauten has deleted the apology from Facebook.
GOP Flack Throws Shade at First Teens|Olivia Nuzzi|November 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The apology for tea was brought, and both accepted it, talking of trivialities.
Scarlet and Hyssop|E. F. Benson
A messenger was at once dispatched to the hall with a note of apology for their abrupt departure.
Frank Oldfield|T.P. Wilson
This visit, an apology, and a present healed her wounded feelings, and disposed her to a gracious reception.
Historic Tales, Vol. 1 (of 15)|Charles Morris
With a courteous little gesture, Brenton interrupted her apology and half rose from his chair.
The Brentons|Anna Chapin Ray
No apology is necessary for the excision of the reviewer's unreasonably long extracts from the poem.
Early Reviews of English Poets|John Louis Haney

British Dictionary definitions for apology

apology

/ (əˈpɒlədʒɪ) /

noun plural -gies

an oral or written expression of regret or contrition for a fault or failing

a poor substitute or offering

another word for apologia

Word Origin for apology

C16: from Old French apologie, from Late Latin apologia, from Greek: a verbal defence, from apo- + logos speech

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	apology
释义	apology [ uh-pol-uh-jee ] / əˈpɒl ə dʒi / SEE SYNONYMS FOR apology ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural a·pol·o·gies. a written or spoken expression of one's regret, remorse, or sorrow for having insulted, failed, injured, or wronged another: He demanded an apology from me for calling him a crook. a defense, excuse, or justification in speech or writing, as for a cause or doctrine. (initial capital letter, italics) a dialogue by Plato, centering on Socrates' defense before the tribunal that condemned him to death. an inferior specimen or substitute; makeshift: The tramp wore a sad apology for a hat. VIDEO FOR APOLOGY WATCH NOW: These Words Are Guaranteed To Ruin An Apology For all those apology-givers out there, listen up! These words will cancel out any apology you're trying to give. MORE VIDEOS FROM DICTIONARY.COM Origin of apology First recorded in 1500–50; earlier apologie, late Middle English (from Middle French ), from Late Latin apologia, from Greek apología, “speech in self-defense; defense,” see apologia SYNONYMS FOR apology 2 vindication. SEE SYNONYMS FOR apology ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for apology 2. See excuse. OTHER WORDS FROM apology re·a·pol·o·gy, noun, plural re·a·pol·o·gies.su·per·a·pol·o·gy, noun, plural su·per·a·pol·o·gies. Words nearby apology apologia, Apologia pro Vita Sua, apologist, apologize, apologue, apology, apolune, apomict, apomixis, apomorphine, aponeurectomy Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for apology During the game, and despite apologies, Brennaman, who happens to be a past donor to the Republican Party and candidates, was suspended and banished from the broadcast booth. LGBTQ: The letters Republicans didn’t utter\|Hans Johnson\|September 11, 2020\|Washington Blade The notices appeared a day after Robinhood issued an apology on Twitter to customers who had experienced delays in placing their orders. Robinhood app stumbles amid surge in Apple, Tesla trading volume\|Jeff\|September 1, 2020\|Fortune These can range from timely repayment of debts and abiding by laws, to spreading rumors, donating blood, and making “insincere” apologies. The Chinese and U.S. Internets are drifting apart. Why that’s bad for the whole world\|jakemeth\|August 21, 2020\|Fortune The company responded with a blog post describing new policies it plans to enact, followed by an apology posted to Instagram yesterday. Former Glossier employees say they faced racism at the brand’s retail stores\|ehinchliffe\|August 18, 2020\|Fortune I am happy to see this apology and look forward to seeing their demonstrated effort to make amends. Politics Report: What Comes Next for Sports Arena\|Scott Lewis and Andrew Keatts\|July 11, 2020\|Voice of San Diego In this cockamamie get-rich scheme, would they all issue an apology if he cut a check? Phylicia Rashad and the Cult of Cosby Truthers\|Stereo Williams\|January 8, 2015\|DAILY BEAST What he has said publicly is an apology for colonialism, something we are not guilty of in Cuba. Obama’s One Hand Clap With Castro\|Doug McIntyre\|December 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST As reparation, the court ordered $563 to be paid out to Yang and required the clinic to post an apology on its website. China’s Electroshock Gay-Conversion Case\|Nina Strochlic\|December 19, 2014\|DAILY BEAST This is not a woman who wants pity, nor does she want money, or even an apology from Cosby. Here’s What She’d Tell Bill Cosby Today\|Dean Obeidallah\|December 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Update: It appears Lauten has deleted the apology from Facebook. GOP Flack Throws Shade at First Teens\|Olivia Nuzzi\|November 29, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The apology for tea was brought, and both accepted it, talking of trivialities. Scarlet and Hyssop\|E. F. Benson A messenger was at once dispatched to the hall with a note of apology for their abrupt departure. Frank Oldfield\|T.P. Wilson This visit, an apology, and a present healed her wounded feelings, and disposed her to a gracious reception. Historic Tales, Vol. 1 (of 15)\|Charles Morris With a courteous little gesture, Brenton interrupted her apology and half rose from his chair. The Brentons\|Anna Chapin Ray No apology is necessary for the excision of the reviewer's unreasonably long extracts from the poem. Early Reviews of English Poets\|John Louis Haney British Dictionary definitions for apology apology / (əˈpɒlədʒɪ) / noun plural -gies an oral or written expression of regret or contrition for a fault or failing a poor substitute or offering another word for apologia Word Origin for apology C16: from Old French apologie, from Late Latin apologia, from Greek: a verbal defence, from apo- + logos speech Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to apology 6 Words That Ruin An ApologyHere are six words that can sabotage your apology in no time flat. Proceed with caution! READ MORE Words related to apology reparation, justification, acknowledgment, explanation, confession, excuse, amends, redress, plea, atonement, concession, admission, mitigation, defense, extenuation, vindication, mea culpa
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apology

noun, plural a·pol·o·gies.

VIDEO FOR APOLOGY

WATCH NOW: These Words Are Guaranteed To Ruin An Apology

Origin of apology

SYNONYMS FOR apology

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Words nearby apology

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British Dictionary definitions for apology

noun plural -gies

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