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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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APOLOGIZING 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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