preapologize

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English

Alternative forms

Etymology

pre- +‎ apologize

Verb

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  1. 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.

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