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away again.
excuse
oneself
= give a reason for one’s actions: ‘She excused herself from the meeting, saying
that she wasn’t feeling well.’
apologize
= say you are sorry for (doing) something: ‘The bank wrote to apologize for
overcharging me.’
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He was sorry that he had lied to her and asked her to excuse him.
He was sorry that he had lied to her and asked her to forgive him.
Excuse
is used only for minor faults and offences: ‘I hope you’ll excuse my untidy handwriting. I’m
trying to write this letter on a train.’
Forgive
is used for all faults and offences, both minor and major: ‘I don’t think he’ll ever forgive
me for calling off the wedding.’ ‘Don’t forget her birthday or she’ll never forgive you.’
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