What is the meaning of apologize?

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

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APA	WordNet. (2010). apologize. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/apologize/definitions/1257097
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