01 v. i. To make an apology or defense.
imp. & p. p.
Apologized; p. pr. & vb. n.
Apologizing
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1.
To make an apology or defense.
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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.
Syn.
apologize, excuse, justify, rationalize