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.