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Apologize
Pronunciation : A*pol"o*gize
Part of Speech : v. i. [imp. & p. p. Apologized; p. pr. & vb. n. Apologizing.]
Etymology : [Cf. F. apologiser.]
Definition : 1. To make an apology or defense. Dr. H. More.
2. To make an apology or excuse; to make acknowledgment of some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends; -- with for; as, my correspondent apologized for not answering my letter. To apologize for his insolent language. Froude.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : A*pol"o*gize
Part of Speech : v. t.
Definition : Defn: To defend. [Obs.] The Christians . . . were apologized by Plinie. Dr. G. Benson.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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