apologized
word · lemma: apologize
uh-POL-uh-jyzd
uh-POL-uh-jyzd
Definition
Said sorry for something you did wrong or for causing trouble. "Apologized" is the past tense of "apologize."
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal situations. Common collocations: 'apologized for being late', 'apologized to her'. Only for past events. Don’t confuse with 'excused' (giving a reason).
Spanish: se disculpó - pidió perdónPortuguese (BR): pediu desculpasPortuguese (PT): pediu desculpaChinese (Simplified): 道歉了Chinese (Traditional): 道歉了Hindi: माफ़ी माँगीArabic: اعتذرBengali: ক্ষমাপ্রার্থনা করেছিল - দুঃখ প্রকাশ করেছিলRussian: извинился - извиниласьJapanese: 謝罪したVietnamese: đã xin lỗiKorean: 사과했다Turkish: özür dilediUrdu: معافی مانگیIndonesian: meminta maaf
Example Sentences
She apologized for her mistake.
basic
He apologized to his friend after the argument.
basic
The teacher apologized for being late.
basic
I apologized if I made things awkward last night.
natural
They apologized but still didn’t fix the mistake.
natural
You apologized at dinner, but I know you're still upset.
natural