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apologize

verb apol·o·gize \-ˌjīz\

: to express regret for doing or saying something wrong : to give or make an apology

apol·o·gizedapol·o·giz·ing

Full Definition of APOLOGIZE

intransitive verb
:  to make an apology
apol·o·giz·er noun
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First Known Use of APOLOGIZE

1596

Rhymes with APOLOGIZE

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APOLOGIZE Defined for Kids

apologize

verb apol·o·gize \ə-ˈpä-lə-ˌjīz\
apol·o·gizedapol·o·giz·ing

Definition of APOLOGIZE for Kids

:  to express regret for having done or said something wrong

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