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I apologized for stepping on his foot.
What does Apologize mean?
Apologize means say sorry in a sincere way.
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To say you are sorry for a mistake or hurtful action.
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She chose to apologize after the argument.
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To apologize is to say sorry for a mistake or hurtful action.
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MeaningApologize means say sorry in a sincere way.
ExampleExample: I apologized for stepping on his foot.
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- Syllables
- uh · pol · uh · jyz
- Strongest beat
- pol
- Ending
- jyz
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- Put a little extra energy on pol.
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Synonyms
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communicateUse for sharing information with others.
respondUse for answering or reacting in conversation.
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