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Definition of Apologize
1. Verb. Acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing. "He apologized for the many typoes"
2. Verb. Defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning. "He rationalized his lack of success"
Specialized synonyms: Color, Colour, Gloss, Plead, Extenuate, Mitigate, Palliate
Generic synonyms: Defend, Fend For, Support
Derivative terms: Apology, Apology, Excusatory, Excuse, Justifiable, Justification, Justification, Justification, Justificative, Justificatory, Justifier, Rationalisation, Rationalization
Definition of Apologize
1. v. i. To make an apology or defense.
2. v. t. To defend.
Definition of Apologize
1. Verb. (intransitive) To make an apology or defence. ¹
2. Verb. (intransitive often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends ¹
3. Verb. (intransitive) To express regret that a certain event has occurred. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Apologize
1. [v -GIZED, -GIZING, -GIZES]
Medical Definition of Apologize
1. 1. To make an apology or defense. 2. To make an apology or excuse; to make acknowledgment of some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends; with for; as, my correspondent apologized for not answering my letter. "To apologize for his insolent language." (Froude) Origin: Cf. F. Apologiser. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Apologize
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