B1nounrelationshipslanguage
US/əˈpɑː.lə.dʒi/
UK/əˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/
something you say or write to show you are sorry for doing something wrong
In context
The airline sent an apology email and a discount code after canceling our flight.
I owe you an apology; I shouldn't have shouted at you.
He accepted her apology, but he still felt hurt.
Words that go with apology
verb + noun
- accept an apologyShe refused to accept an apology sent by text message.
- make an apologyThe minister had to make an apology on television.
- owe someone an apologyI think you owe someone an apology for that joke.
adjective + noun
- public apologyThe company issued a public apology after the data leak.
noun + preposition
- apology forPlease accept my apology for the late reply.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I want to say apology to you.Correct: I want to apologize to you.