I would like to apologize for being so rude to my boss.
synonyms
say sorryexpress regret
word origin — late 16th century (in the sense ‘make a defensive argument’): from Greek apologizesthai ‘give an account’, from apologos (see apologue). In English the verb has always been used as if it were a direct derivative of apology
Intermediate — Set 78
Set 78 of Intermediate covers 5 words: apologize, criticize, punish, adore, forgive. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
apologize · verb/əˈpɑləˌdʒaɪz/
to say you are sorry
I would like to apologize for being so rude to my boss.
Synonyms: say sorry, express regret
Origin: late 16th century (in the sense ‘make a defensive argument’): from Greek apologizesthai ‘give an account’, from apologos (see apologue). In English the verb has always been used as if it were a direct derivative of apology
criticize · verb/ˈkrɪdəˌsaɪz/
to point out faults or problems in someone or something
Some parents are quick to criticize the teacher.
Synonyms: disapprove, blame
punish · verb/ˈpənɪʃ/
to make someone suffer for something wrong they did
Parents should explain why a rule matters rather than simply punish a child for breaking it.
Synonyms: penalize, discipline
Origin: Middle English: from Old French puniss-, lengthened stem of punir ‘punish’, from Latin punire, from poena ‘penalty’
adore · verb/əˈdɔr/
to love someone or something a lot
They adore their little nephew and always enjoy spending time with him.
Synonyms: love, be fond of
Origin: late Middle English: via Old French from Latin adorare ‘to worship’, from ad- ‘to’ + orare ‘speak, pray’
forgive · verb/fərˈɡɪv/
to stop feeling angry with someone for something they did
She apologized sincerely and hoped her parents would forgive her for lying to them.
Synonyms: pardon, stop blaming
Origin: Old English forgiefan, of Germanic origin, related to Dutch vergeven and German vergeben, and ultimately to for- and give