apologize

• Глагол, используемый для выражения сожаления или печали по поводу своих действий или слов, обычно говоря 'извините'.

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.

   Извиниться

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

   Synonymsapologise

   Antonymsdefyinsultoffend

2. Make excusesB1informal

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

   Извиняться

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

   Synonymsdefendexcuseexplainextenuatejustifypalliaterationalizevindicate