apologise

a-pol-o-gise · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    British spelling of *apologize*: to express regret for something that one has done wrong.

  2. 2.

    To make a formal defense or justification.

Related words

Antonyms: accuse, blame
See also: apologies, apologize, apology, sorry
Synonyms: apologize, express regret, say sorry

Etymology

From Greek apologizesthai ("to give an account, speak in one's defense"), from apologos ("account, story"). The -ise spelling follows British English conventions.