apologise
Verb
UK
/əˈpɒl.ə.dʒaɪz/
US
/əˈpɑː.lə.dʒaɪz/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
To say sorry for doing something wrong.
Example
"He apologised for shouting during the meeting."
"He apologised to his sister after breaking her toy by mistake."
"She apologised for being late and promised to arrive earlier next time."
Explanation
Apologise means to say sorry when you’ve done something wrong or hurt someone’s feelings. It’s a way of showing that you understand your mistake and want to make things better. People apologise to keep good relationships and to show respect. A simple “I’m sorry” can fix many small problems, like being late or saying something unkind.
👉 This is the UK spelling. In American English, it is spelled “apologize”.