Dictionary definition for: Apologize
1. (v) acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing; "I apologized for being late" "He apologized for the many typoes"
2. (v) defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; "rationalize the child''s seemingly crazy behavior" "he rationalized his lack of success"
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