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a⋅pol⋅o⋅gize

[uh-pol-uh-jahyz]
–verb (used without object), -gized, -giz⋅ing.
1. to offer an apology or excuse for some fault, insult, failure, or injury: He apologized for accusing her falsely.
2. to make a formal defense in speech or writing.
Also, especially British, a⋅pol⋅o⋅gise.


Origin:
1590–1600; apolog(y) + -ize


a⋅pol⋅o⋅giz⋅er, noun
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