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Apology
01
something that a person says or writes that shows they regret what they did to someone
Grammatical Information
animacy status
abstract
Composition
Compound
countable
plural form
apologies
Examples
She sent an apology to her friend for missing the birthday party.
02
something that is a bad or disappointing example of something else
Examples
The abandoned, crumbling building was an apology for a once-grand mansion.
03
a formal written argument defending something you strongly believe in
Examples
The scholar 's apology for her philosophical beliefs sparked a lively debate among her peers.
