Past tense of apologize; expressed regret or said sorry for a mistake or wrongdoing.
From Greek 'apologos' (apo- 'away' + logos 'speech/word'), originally meaning 'to speak in defense.' Over time it shifted to mean expressing regret.
The original Greek 'apologia' meant a formal defense speech in court—so apologizing is etymologically like presenting your defense, which explains why saying sorry can feel like explaining yourself.
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