Definition
Definition of apologies - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
communicationexpressions of regret for a mistake or offense
- She offered her apologies for the delay.
2.
meetingRare UK list of absentees from a meetingRare UK
- The apologies were noted before the discussion.
Expressions with apologies
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used before a name to credit someone whose work is adapted or parodied
With apologies to Shakespeare, he titled his essay "To Grade or Not to Grade."
formal way to say sorry
She offered my apologies for missing the meeting.
tell someone you cannot come, often in a formal way
She sent her apologies for missing the meeting.
formally say you cannot attend or must leave
He made his apologies and left the meeting early.
say sorry in a formal or polite way
He offered his apologies for being late.
Origin of apologies
Greek, apologia (a speech in defense)
Terms with apologies included in their meaning
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communication
offering many apologies or thanks
Examples of apologies in a sentence
Apologies were given for the oversight in the report. The chairperson read the apologies aloud. Apologies were received from three members.
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- French:excuses, absences, ...
- German:Entschuldigungen, Abwesenheitsliste, ...
- Italian:scuse, giustificazioni, ...
- Spanish:disculpas, ausencias, ...
- Portuguese:desculpas, faltas, ...
- Chinese:歉意, 缺席名单, ...
- Japanese:謝罪, 欠席者, ...
- Arabic:اعتِذارات, قَائِمَة الغِيَاب, ...
- Hebrew:הִתְנַצְּלוּיוֹת, רְשִׁימַת נֶעְדָּרִים, ...
- Russian:извинения, отсутствующие, ...
- Ukrainian:вибачення, відсутні, ...
- Hindi:माफ़ी, अनुपस्थितियाँ, ...
Definition of apology - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
regretexpression of regret for causing harm or trouble
- She offered a sincere apology for her mistake.
2.
philosophyUS formal justification or defense of a beliefUS
- He wrote an apology for his controversial theory.
Expressions with apology
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letter considered inadequate or unsatisfactory in quality
This apology for a letter barely explained anything.
express regret for a mistake or wrongdoing
He decided to offer an apology for his earlier comments.
insincere statement pretending to apologize without accepting blame
He gave a nonapology apology after the incident.
forgiveness given after someone says sorry
Apology accepted, let's move on.
official statement expressing regret for harm, mistake, or offense
The company issued a formal apology for the data breach.
statement admitting responsibility and saying you should say sorry to someone
I owe you an apology for shouting at you yesterday.
insincere statement that avoids admitting fault or responsibility
His non-apology made things worse.
Origin of apology
Greek, apo (away) + logia (speech)
Examples of apology in a sentence
An apology was issued after the incident. His apology of the doctrine was well-received. The philosopher's apology addressed many criticisms.
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- French:excuses, ...
- German:Entschuldigung, Apologie, ...
- Italian:scusa, apologia, ...
- Spanish:disculpa, apología, ...
- Portuguese:desculpa, apologia, ...
- Chinese:道歉, 辩护, ...
- Japanese:謝罪, 弁明, ...
- Arabic:اعتذار, دِفَاع, ...
- Hebrew:הִתְנַצְּלוּת, אֲפּוֹלוֹגְיָה, ...
- Russian:извинение, апология, ...
- Ukrainian:вибачення, апологія, ...
- Hindi:माफ़ी, औचित्य, ...
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