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Apologise - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com SKIP TO CONTENT apologise Other forms: apologised; apologising; apologises Apologise is the British English spelling of the verb apologize . So if you need to say you're sorry for something you did in London, you should apologise . Apologise comes from Greek word apologia , which means "a speech in defense of something." So use the verb apologise if you are making an excuse for, defending, or explaining some action. If you "accidentally" ate the last piece of pizza without offering it to anyone else and then burped in everyone's face at the table, you should probably apologise. Definitions of apologise verb acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing synonyms: apologize verb defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning synonyms: apologize , excuse , justify , rationalise , rationalize see more see less types: color , colour , gloss give a deceptive explanation or excuse for plead offer as an excuse or plea extenuate , mitigate , palliate lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of type of: defend , fend for , support argue or speak in defense of Cite this entry Style: MLA MLA APA Chicago Copy citation DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘apologise' . Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback Word Family 2 million people are mastering new words. Master a word Sign up now (it’s free!) Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, Vocabulary.com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement. Get started