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4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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 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. To apologize for his insolent language. --Froude. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Apologize \A*pol"o*gize\, v. t. To defend. [Obs.] The Christians . . . were apologized by Plinie --Dr. G. Benson. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: apologize v 1: acknowledge faults [syn: {apologise}] 2: make excuses for [syn: {apologise}, {excuse}, {justify}, {rationalize}] From THE DEVIL'S DICTIONARY ((C)1911 Released April 15 1993) [devils]: APOLOGIZE, v.i. To lay the foundation for a future offence.
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