apologize

/ʌpˈɑlʌdʒaɪz/

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Verb
acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing; "I apologized for being late"; "He apologized for the many typoes"
Verb
defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; "rationalize the child''s seemingly crazy behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success"

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