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- pronunciation:
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jaIz
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
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intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
apologizes, apologizing, apologized |
| definition 1: |
to express regret, as for an error or an offense.
He apologized to his mother for not writing any letters while he was away.She apologized for interrupting the meeting.- similar words:
- eat humble pie, excuse oneself, make amends, repent
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| definition 2: |
to make in speech or writing a formal explanation and defense, as of one's actions, beliefs, or motives.
- similar words:
- advocate, espouse, justify, vindicate
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| derivation: |
apologizer (n.) |
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