apologize

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um Bedauern oder Reue über eigene Handlungen oder Worte auszudrücken, meist durch die Worte 'Es tut mir leid' oder 'Entschuldigung'.

A verb used to express regret or sorrow for one's actions or words, typically by saying sorry.

1. Express regret for wrongdoingA2formal

   To express sincere regret or sorrow for one's actions or words that have caused offense.

   Sich entschuldigen

   • I apologize for being late to the meeting.
   • She apologized to her friend for forgetting her birthday.
   • He apologized profusely for the mistake.

   Synonymeapologise

   Antonymedefyinsultoffend

2. Make excusesB1informal

   To offer reasons or justifications for one's behavior (often insincerely).

   Sich entschuldigen

   • He always apologizes for his behavior but never changes.
   • Don't apologize; just explain what happened.
   • She apologized for the delay, blaming heavy traffic.

   Synonymedefendexcuseexplainextenuatejustifypalliaterationalizevindicate