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a⋅pol⋅o⋅gize

  [uh-pol-uh-jahyz]
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–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

Related forms:
a⋅pol⋅o⋅giz⋅er, noun
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a·pol·o·gize   (ə-pŏl'ə-jīz')   
intr.v.   a·pol·o·gized, a·pol·o·giz·ing, a·pol·o·giz·es

  1. To make excuse for or regretful acknowledgment of a fault or offense.

  2. To make a formal defense or justification in speech or writing.

a·pol'o·giz'er n.
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