1. Acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
   "I apologized for being late"; "He apologized for the many typos"
   - apologise [Brit] 
2. Defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
   - apologise [Brit], excuse, justify, rationalize, rationalise [Brit]

Derived forms: apologized, apologizing, apologizes

See also: apology

Type of: defend, fend for, support

Encyclopedia: Apologize

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