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/əpˈɑlədʒˌaɪz/ Listen

verb

Apologize v. t. To defend. (Obs.) "The Christians... were apologized by Plinie."

Apologize v. i. (past & past part. apologized; pres. part. apologizing)

To make an apology or defense.

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.

Synonyms: apologize, excuse, justify, rationalize "To apologize for his insolent language."

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Etymology of 'Apologize'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Apologize" Quotes from Famous Books

... the severest penalty known in the discipline of the Parkville Liberal Institute; but, Thornton, I propose to remit this penalty altogether on condition that, in private, and at your own convenience, but within one week, you apologize to Poodles for your conduct. I could not make the condition any milder, ...

— Breaking Away - or The Fortunes of a Student • Oliver Optic

... always on the Continent. But I have heard a great deal about it; I know that when you are among yourselves in the country you have the most beautiful time. Of course we have nothing of that sort, we have nothing on that scale. I don't apologize, Lord Lambeth; some Americans are always apologizing; you must have noticed that. We have the reputation of always boasting and bragging and waving the American flag; but I must say that what strikes me is that we are perpetually making excuses and trying to smooth things over. The American flag ...

— An International Episode • Henry James

... the work of a moment for the Captain to ascend the tree and again warp himself ashore, when he set himself to apologize with all his might and main, pleading strong necessity; and having succeeded in pacifying the offended dignity of the doctor, we turned towards ...

— Tom Cringle's Log • Michael Scott

... "I must apologize," continued Miss Heath, "for having alluded to a subject which may not in the least concern you, my dear. My excuse for doing so is that what I have to tell you directly bears on the question of marriage. I would have spoken to you long ago, but, until lately, until a few days ago, I had not the ...

— A Sweet Girl Graduate • Mrs. L.T. Meade

... apologize," the other drawled gently, from behind the flare of a match over his pipe. "Howsoever, all my eyes weren't shut, and you wouldn't of left me. Pretty quiet about striking camp, though! Didn't want to disturb me, maybe? Well, well, who made you so thoughtful? Not ...

— The Missourian • Eugene P. (Eugene Percy) Lyle

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