apologies
n. C / Un. words you say or write to show you are sorry for a mistake or for hurting someone. You use this to admit you were wrong and want to make things right.
n. formal expressions of regret or remorse for a failure, insult, or injury. Often used in the plural to refer to the act of saying sorry or to a formal message explaining why someone cannot attend a meeting.
Please accept my sincere apologies for being late.
The manager offered her apologies to the customers after the kitchen ran out of the daily special.
The diplomat issued a public statement of apologies, though critics argued the gesture lacked the specific policy changes required for genuine reconciliation.
Commonly used in the plural form even when referring to a single incident. Often paired with the verbs 'offer', 'accept', or 'issue'.
I give you my apologyI offer you my apologiesIn formal contexts, 'apologies' is more natural in the plural, and the verb 'offer' or 'make' is preferred over 'give'.