Collocations for apology - noun
ADJ.
abject, humble, profuse
It was a mistake. My profuse apologies.
It was a mistake. My profuse apologies.
heartfelt, profound, sincere | full | formal | public | written
VERB + APOLOGY
convey, give sb, issue, make, offer (sb), publish, send (sb)
The newpaper has issued an apology to the minister.
The newpaper has issued an apology to the minister.
get, receive | demand, deserve, expect
We expect a full written apology.
We expect a full written apology.
owe sb
She certainly owes you an apology.
She certainly owes you an apology.
mumble, murmur, mutter
John muttered an apology then went back to his book.
John muttered an apology then went back to his book.
accept
Please accept my sincere apologies.
Please accept my sincere apologies.
reject
She rejected my apology, saying it was not enough.
She rejected my apology, saying it was not enough.
PREP.
without ~
He backed out arrogantly and without apology.
He backed out arrogantly and without apology.
~ for
an apology for arriving late
an apology for arriving late
~ from
Apologies have been received from the Browns.
Apologies have been received from the Browns.
~ to
my apologies to your wife
my apologies to your wife
PHRASES
a letter of apology, make no apology/apologies for
I make no apologies for bringing this issue to your attention once again.
I make no apologies for bringing this issue to your attention once again.