Apologize (song) definition

Apologize (song)

Topics Apologize (song) Definition

WordNet

(1) Acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing

"I apologized for being late"

"He apologized for the many typoes"

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

"Rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"

"He rationalized his lack of success"

WiktionaryText

From < Greek < < < + .

To make an apology or defence.
To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends

My correspondent apologized for not answering my letter.