How to Use "Apologize" with Example Sentences

apologize (v): to say you are sorry for doing something wrong

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Used with adverbs:

"She sincerely apologized for hurting him."
(sincerely, profusely, humbly)

"The politician formerly apologized for his behavior."
(formerly, publicly, personally, officially)

"After her mistake, she quickly apologized."
(quickly, immediately)

Used with verbs:

"I think you should apologize."
(should, must, ought to, need to, have to)

"I would like to apologize for my behavior."
(would like to, want to, wish to, need to)

Used with prepositions:

"I will apologize to her."
(to)

"You should apologize for what you did."
(for)