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How to pronounce apology in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms apologia
Type of defense, vindication, defence
Derivation apologetic, apologise, apologist
Type Words
Synonyms excuse
Type of illustration, instance, representative, example


it was an apology for a meal.
Type Words
Type of acknowledgement, acknowledgment
Derivation apologetic, apologise, apologize


he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess.

Examples of apology

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Staff later issued an apology to the children involved in the molestation cases.
From the upi.com
In 1998, Clinton agreed to settle and pay $700,000, but Jones wanted an apology.
From the time.com
Mr. Barton then apologized for his apology, none of which was remotely credible.
From the post-gazette.com
In an effort to correct my lack of judgment, please accept my heartfelt apology.
From the nzherald.co.nz
Nokia lovers demand an apology from Kallasvuo, for well, simply being Kallasvuo.
From the guardian.co.uk
The girls deserve a huge apology, and they've had that on a number of occasions.
From the borehamwoodtimes.co.uk
Alderman also wrote a letter of apology to the youth and his mother, Quinn said.
From the timesunion.com
LaDuca, then the group's spokesman, made a public apology on the group's behalf.
From the sacbee.com
However, the U.S. administration official said he knew nothing about an apology.
From the cnn.com
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  • An expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone; "he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess"
  • A formal written defense of something you believe in strongly
  • A poor example; "it was an apology for a meal"; "a poor excuse for an automobile"
  • (apologize) acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing; "I apologized for being late"; "He apologized for the many typoes"
  • (apologize) defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success"
  • Apology is a made for cable film produced by HBO. The Story is one of crime and suspense in the art community of New York. It starred Leslie Ann Warren and Peter Weller.
  • Apology is a 2006 short independent film that was released in the USA. It stars Jessi Haddad, Mirjam Novak, Nikki Haddad, Courtney Halverson and Taylor Dooley and was directed by Kyle Collavitti.
  • Apology is a first run cable film that was first telecast July 27, 1986 on HBO. Based on the artwork of Allan Bridge and the novel he inspired Mr. Apology. It starred Lesley Ann Warren, Peter Weller and John Glover. ...
  • The Stolen Generations (also Stolen children) is a term used to describe the children of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent who were removed from their families by the Australian Federal and State government agencies and church missions, under acts of their respective ...