apologize
(verb)
verb
1. acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
- I apologized for being late
- He apologized for the many typoes
Similar word(s): apologise
Definition categories: communication
2. defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
Similar word(s): apologise, excuse, rationalise, rationalize
Definition categories: communication, defend, support
Sentences with apologize as a verb:
- My correspondent apologized for not answering my letter.