He apologized sincerely, seeking forgiveness.
Meaning: This means he said he was sorry for his mistake and wanted to be forgiven.
Choice of Words: Apologize means to express regret or remorse for something you have done wrong. Sincerely means in a genuine and heartfelt manner. Seek means to try to find or obtain something. Forgiveness is the act of pardoning someone for a wrong they have done. When you put them together, it means he expressed regret or remorse for something he had done wrong in a genuine and heartfelt manner while trying to obtain pardon for his wrong action.
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