Synonyms for apologize
Most common
Definitions
- v. 1
To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends
Today I want to apologize to my co-workers.
Related words
- Word family
- apologist apologizingly apology
- Other spellings
- apologise UK
Forms
- Past participle
- apologized
e.g. apologized → excused, rationalized…
Example sentences
- excuse Excuse me, but where is the men's shoe department?
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| apologize | rising | |
| excuse | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- excuse2
- 11 letters
- rationalize4, rationalise
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (excuse2 = 2 syllables).