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How do you spell Apologize?

Correct spelling

apologize

One P, one L: APO-LOGIZE speaks the wrong away with single letters

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Why is apologize spelled this way?

From Greek apologizesthai, to give an account. APO (away) + LOGOS (speech). An apology speaks the wrong away — words offered to restore balance.

Common misspellings of apologize

appologizeapoligizeapologise

Example

I need to apologize for arriving late to the meeting.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell apologize?+
The correct spelling is "apologize". One P, one L: APO-LOGIZE speaks the wrong away with single letters
Is it appologize or apologize?+
The correct spelling is "apologize", not "appologize".
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "apologize", in UK English it's "apologise", and in Canadian English it's "apologize".

Other commonly misspelled words

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