Associations to the word «Apologize»

APOLOGIZE, verb. (intransitive) (often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends

APOLOGIZE, verb. (intransitive) To express regret that a certain event has occurred.

APOLOGIZE, verb. (intransitive) (dated) To make an apology or defense; to act as apologist.

APOLOGIZE, verb. Acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing; "I apologized for being late"; "He apologized for the many typoes".

APOLOGIZE, verb. Defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success".