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  • Definition
    • apologize :acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
      • I apologized for being late|He apologized for the many typoes

    • apologize :defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
      • rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior|he rationalized his lack of success

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