Apologize
/əˈpɑː.lə.dʒaɪz/noun
To express regret or make a defense for a fault, insult, or failure.
Did you know?In Ancient Greece, an *apologia* was a formal speech of defense in court, and the most famous one is Plato’s *Apology*, Socrates’ legendary defense before his execution.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
apología
“a speech in defense; a formal justification”
Late Latin
Latin
apologia
“a defense or justification”
Old French
Old French
apologie
“a defense, justification, or written reply”
16th Century
English
apologize
“to make an apology or defense”
Modern English
English
apologize
“to express regret or make a formal apology”