Collocations for apologize - verb
ADVERB
sincerely
profusely
He apologized profusely for the damage he had caused.
profusely
He apologized profusely for the damage he had caused.
humbly,
meekly,
sheepishly
I do apologize most humbly. (formal)
I do apologize most humbly. (formal)
formally,
personally,
publicly
The president of the company apologized personally for the tragic accident.
The president of the company apologized personally for the tragic accident.
hastily,
immediately,
quickly
VERB + apologize
ought to,
should
want to, wish to, would like to
I would like to apologize most sincerely for any embarrassment caused.
want to, wish to, would like to
I would like to apologize most sincerely for any embarrassment caused.
PHRASES
I do apologize,
I must apologize
I must apologize for not letting you know sooner.
I must apologize for not letting you know sooner.