Definition of 'apologize'

Verb

1. acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing; "I apologized for being late"; "He apologized for the many typoes"
      Synonyms: apologise
2. defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success"
      Synonyms: apologise excuse justify rationalize rationalise

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