preapologize

English

Alternative forms

pre-apologize

Etymology

pre- +‎ apologize

Verb

preapologize (third-person singular simple present preapologizes, present participle preapologizing, simple past and past participle preapologized)

To apologize in advance; to make an apology before the fact.
- 1989, Robert Cetti Jr, “Detour: What Drives Paul Newman?”, Orange Coast Magazine, Oct 1989, p. 72:
  Newman was so ashamed of the film, he took out an ad in The Los Angeles Times to pre-apologize to television viewers on the eve of its late-night showing.

Usage notes

Much more common since circa 2000; compare similar usage for preapology.

Related terms

preapology

单词	preapologize
释义	preapologize English Alternative forms pre-apologize Etymology pre- +‎ apologize Verb preapologize (third-person singular simple present preapologizes, present participle preapologizing, simple past and past participle preapologized) To apologize in advance; to make an apology before the fact. 1989, Robert Cetti Jr, “Detour: What Drives Paul Newman?”, Orange Coast Magazine, Oct 1989, p. 72: Newman was so ashamed of the film, he took out an ad in The Los Angeles Times to pre-apologize to television viewers on the eve of its late-night showing. Usage notes Much more common since circa 2000; compare similar usage for preapology. Related terms preapology
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