apology
21apology — Synonyms and related words: abject apology, acknowledgment, admission, advocating, advocation, alibi, amends, apologetic, apologetics, apologia, apologies, argument, argumentation, atonement, attrition, ayenbite of inwit, bicker, bickering,… …
22apology — 01. I really owe you an [apology] for throwing up on your couch last Friday. I was totally drunk, and didn t know what I was doing. 02. Frank was very [apologetic] on the phone when I asked him why he had missed the meeting. 03. Gillian smiled… …
23apology — [16] The original meaning of apology was ‘formal self justification’, often used as the title of a piece of writing rebutting criticism (as in the Apology of Sir Thomas More, knight 1533). This is indicative of the word’s origins in Greek… …
24apology — noun 1) I owe you an apology Syn: expression of regret, one s regrets 2) an apology for capitalism Syn: defense of, explanation of, justification of, vindication of, apologia for …
25apology — [əˈpɒlədʒi] noun [C] a statement that tells someone that you are sorry for doing something wrong They were kind enough to accept my apology.[/ex] I think I owe you an apology.[/ex] …
26apology — [16] The original meaning of apology was ‘formal self justification’, often used as the title of a piece of writing rebutting criticism (as in the Apology of Sir Thomas More, knight 1533). This is indicative of the word’s origins in Greek… …
27apology — See apology, excuse, pardon …
28apology — noun (plural apologies) 1》 a regretful acknowledgement of an offence or failure. ↘(apologies) a formal expression of regret at being unable to attend a meeting or social function. 2》 (an apology for) a very poor example of. 3》 a justification …
29apology — noun Syn: regrets, expression of regret Phrases: apology for …
30apology — /əˈpɒlədʒi / (say uh poluhjee) noun (plural apologies) 1. an expression of regret offered for some fault, failure, insult, or injury. 2. an apologia. 3. a poor specimen or substitute; a makeshift: a sad apology for a hat. {Latin apologia, from… …
