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Collocations for apology - noun

ADJECTIVE

abject (esp. BrE), humble, profuse
It was a mistake. My profuse apologies.
heartfelt, profound, sincere
half-hearted
He mumbled a half-hearted apology and quickly left.
full
formal, official
public
written

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VERB + apology

convey, give sb, issue, make, offer (sb), publish, send (sb)
The newspaper has issued an apology to those concerned.
get, receive
demand, deserve, expect, want
We expect a full written apology.
owe sb
She certainly owes you an apology.
mumble, murmur, mutter, whisper
John muttered an apology then went back to his book.
stammer, stutter
accept
Please accept my sincere apologies.
reject
She rejected my apology, saying it was not enough.

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PREPOSITION

without apology
He backed out arrogantly and without apology.
apology for
an apology for arriving late
apology from
Apologies have been received from the Browns.
apology to
my apologies to your wife

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PHRASES

extend your apologies (formal)
If anyone has been offended, I extend my sincere apologies.
a letter of apology
make no apology for, make no apologies for
I make no apologies for bringing this issue to your attention once again.

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