Associations to the word «Apologise»

Wiktionary

APOLOGISE, verb. (British spelling) Alternative form of apologize

Dictionary definition

APOLOGISE, verb. Defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success".
APOLOGISE, verb. Acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing; "I apologized for being late"; "He apologized for the many typoes".

Wise words

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