apology

6 definitions • 16 examples

an act of saying that you are sorry for something wrong you have done:

I have an apology to make to you - I'm afraid I opened your letter by mistake.

He's demanding a full apology from the newspaper for making untrue allegations about his personal life.

"Was he at all sorry for what he'd done?" "Oh he was full of apologies (= extremely sorry)."

She complained to the company and they sent her a written apology.

I owe you an apology - I'm afraid I forgot to send that report.

a letter of apology

a message politely telling someone that you cannot be present at their meeting or party:

The vice chair has sent his apologies - he's abroad at present.

a formal explanation or defence of a belief or system, especially one that is unpopular

an act of saying that you are sorry:

I have an apology to make to you – I opened your letter by mistake.

He owes me an apology (= He should say he is sorry).

My apologies (= I am sorry) for not writing you sooner.

the act of saying sorry or a message that says sorry:

An apology and a refund are being sent to the customer.

issue/make an apology The hotel has issued an apology for its mistake.

a letter of apology

formal Please accept my apologies.

the act of telling the person in charge of a meeting that you are not able to come, or the list of people who have done this:

Ms Kamen sends her apologies.

First on the agenda we have apologies, then the treasurer's report.