please accept my apologies

/pliːz əkˈsɛpt maɪ əˈpɒlədʒiz/
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A polite request for forgiveness

Examples

  • The manager wrote, please accept my apologies for the mistake in the invoice.
  • During the meeting, she said, please accept my apologies for the oversight.
  • We please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused by the outage.
  • If you could please accept my apologies, I would be grateful for your understanding.
  • I please accept my apologies for the delay in sending the report.

Similar words

I beg your pardon
I sincerely apologize
Please forgive me
I am sorry

Meanings

Polite request to accept an apology

social
formal
A courteous way of asking someone to forgive you for something you have done.

Examples

  • I please accept my apologies for the delay in sending the report.
  • We please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused by the outage.
  • If you could please accept my apologies, I would be grateful for your understanding.
  • The manager wrote, please accept my apologies for the mistake in the invoice.
  • During the meeting, she said, please accept my apologies for the oversight.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does please accept my apologies mean?

It is a polite request for forgiveness.

In what social context is please accept my apologies used?

It is used in social situations where you want to ask someone to forgive you.

Is please accept my apologies formal or informal?

It is a formal register.

How can I use please accept my apologies in a sentence?

Example: "I know I was late, please accept my apologies."

What are some synonyms for please accept my apologies?

Synonyms include "I beg your pardon", "Please forgive me", "I sincerely apologize", "I am sorry".

When should I say please accept my apologies?

Use it when you have done something that requires forgiveness.

Does please accept my apologies imply that I am sorry?

Yes, it shows you are sorry and asking for forgiveness.

Can please accept my apologies be used in written communication?

Yes, it works well in written messages such as emails or letters.

How does please accept my apologies differ from "I am sorry"?

"I am sorry" is a simple apology, while please accept my apologies explicitly asks the other person to accept the apology.

Is please accept my apologies appropriate for casual conversation?

It is not suited for casual conversation; a simpler phrase like "sorry" is better.

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