apologies
noun
Pronunciation: əˈpɒlədʒiz
Definition
Expressions of regret for a mistake, offense, or failure to fulfill an obligation.
Examples
Please accept my sincere apologies for the delay in responding to your email.
She offered her apologies to the team for missing the important deadline.
How to Use apologies
- offer apologies (collocation)
- to formally express regret — "The manager had to offer apologies to the client for the error."
- accept apologies (collocation)
- to forgive someone who has expressed regret — "I hope you will accept my apologies for the misunderstanding."
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