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Meaning & Definition of Apologize in English

English

Apologize

/əpɑləʤaɪz/

verb

1. Acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing

  • "I apologized for being late"
  • "He apologized for the many typoes"
synonym:
  • apologize,
  • apologise

2. Defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

  • "Rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"
  • "He rationalized his lack of success"
synonym:
  • apologize,
  • apologise,
  • excuse,
  • justify,
  • rationalize,
  • rationalise

Examples of using

Tom attempted to apologize in French.
I think he should apologize to the teacher.
You should apologize to her for coming late.