What does APOLOGISE mean?
Definitions for APOLOGISE
apol·o·gise
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word APOLOGISE.
Princeton's WordNet
apologize, apologise, excuse, justify, rationalize, rationaliseverb
defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
"rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success"
apologize, apologiseverb
acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
"I apologized for being late"; "He apologized for the many typoes"
Wikipedia
apologise
An apology is an expression of regret or remorse for actions, while apologizing is the act of expressing regret or remorse. In informal situations, it may be called saying sorry. The goal of apologizing is generally forgiveness, reconciliation and restoration of the relationship between the people involved in a dispute.The nature of apologizing involves at least two people where one has offended the other.According to the attribution theory, giving an apology as early as possible leads to less conflict during the discussion and increases communication satisfaction. The way the apology is given affects the outcome and the process of forgiveness. For example, putting genuine emotion into an apology generally helps resolve disputes more quickly and helps rid negative emotions faster. When responding to a crisis, there are multiple implications and ethical standards organizations and groups might follow.
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apologise
To apologise means to express one's regret, remorse or sorrow for having offended or hurt someone. This can also involve admitting an error or mistake and asking for forgiveness. It is a means of seeking reconciliation and restoring a relationship that was affected by one's actions or words.
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Verbs Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'APOLOGISE' in Verbs Frequency: #1041
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of APOLOGISE in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of APOLOGISE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of APOLOGISE in a Sentence
We are appalled by the behaviour of certain members of staff at Medway Secure Training Centre shown in the programme and I would like to apologise personally to any young people involved in these incidents.
I apologise to Romans and to tourists for the unacceptable transport problems in recent days, i have decided to change the board.
I apologise to the people of this country as chairman of Korean Air and as a father for the trouble caused by my daughter's foolish conduct.
The British ambassador to Israel:
I am disturbed to hear that Karine Elharrar was unable to attend meetings at COP26. I apologise deeply and sincerely to the minister. We want a COP Summit that is welcoming and inclusive to everyone.
On behalf of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and the government both at the time and today I want to apologise.
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