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Meaning of 'apologize' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Apologize [ v. i.]
- To make an apology or defense.
- 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.
2 . Apologize [ v. t.]
- To defend.

Meaning of 'apologize' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . apologize [ v]
Meaning (1):
- acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
Example in sentence:
  • He apologized for the many typoes;
  • I apologized for being late
Meaning (2):
- defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
Example in sentence:
  • he rationalized his lack of success;
  • rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior

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