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apologize

verb

acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
A
Ends with
E
Contains
PO
Scrabble score
21
CEFR level
A2

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Pronunciation

əˈpɑləd͡ʒaɪz

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing

    “I apologized for being late”

verb

  1. defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

    “rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior”

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Example Sentences

I apologized for being late
He apologized for the many typos
rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior
he rationalized his lack of success

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