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 A·pol·o·gize v. i. [imp. & p. p. Apologized p. pr. & vb. n. Apologizing.]
 1. To make an apology or defense.
 2. To make an apology or excuse; to make acknowledgment of some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends; -- with for; as, my correspondent apologized for not answering my letter.
 Syn: -- apologize, excuse, justify, rationalize
    To apologize for his insolent language.   --Froude.