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1. apologize

verb. ['əˈpɑːləˌdʒaɪz'] acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing.

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Etymology

  • apologize (English)
  • -ize (English)
  • -isen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • apology (English)
  • apologie (French)

2. apologize

verb. ['əˈpɑːləˌdʒaɪz'] defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning.

Etymology

  • apologize (English)
  • -ize (English)
  • -isen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • apology (English)
  • apologie (French)
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