Associations to the word «Apologize»

Wiktionary

APOLOGIZE, verb. (intransitive) (often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends
APOLOGIZE, verb. (intransitive) To express regret that a certain event has occurred.
APOLOGIZE, verb. (intransitive) (dated) To make an apology or defense; to act as apologist.

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
Leo Buscaglia