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Collocations for apologize - verb

ADVERB

sincerely
profusely
He apologized profusely for the damage he had caused.
humbly, meekly, sheepishly
I do apologize most humbly. (formal)
formally, personally, publicly
The president of the company apologized personally for the tragic accident.
hastily, immediately, quickly

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VERB + apologize

ought to, should
want to, wish to, would like to
I would like to apologize most sincerely for any embarrassment caused.

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PREPOSITION

for
She apologized for being late.
to
He apologized to his colleagues.

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PHRASES

I do apologize, I must apologize
I must apologize for not letting you know sooner.

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