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Apologize \A*pol"o*gize\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Apologized}; p.
pr. & vb. n. {Apologizing}.] [Cf. F. apologiser.]
1. To make an apology or defense. --Dr. H. More.
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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
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To apologize for his insolent language. --Froude.
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Apologize \A*pol"o*gize\, v. t.
To defend. [Obs.]
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The Christians . . . were apologized by Plinie. --Dr.
G. Benson.
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