Definition of Apologize in English :

Define Apologize in English

Apologize meaning in English

Meaning of Apologize in English

Pronunciation of Apologize in English

Apologize pronunciation in English

Pronounce Apologize in English

Apologize

see synonyms of apologize

Verb

1. apologise, apologize

acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing

Example Sentences:
'I apologized for being late'
'He apologized for the many typoes'

2. apologise, apologize, excuse, justify, rationalise, rationalize

defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

Example Sentences:
'rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior'
'he rationalized his lack of success'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Apologize

see synonyms of apologize
verb (intransitive)
1. 
to express or make an apology; acknowledge failings or faults
2. 
to make a formal defence in speech or writing

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Apologize

see synonyms of apologize
verb intransitiveWord forms: aˈpoloˌgized or aˈpoloˌgizing
1. 
to make an apology; acknowledge, and express regret for, a fault, wrong, etc.
2. 
to make a formal defense in speech or writing

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.


Apologize

see synonyms of apologize
intr.v. a·pol·o·gized, a·pol·o·giz·ing, a·pol·o·giz·es
1. To make excuse for or regretful acknowledgment of a fault or offense.
2. To make a formal defense or justification in speech or writing.

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