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to apologize
01
to tell a person that one is sorry for having done something wrong
02
defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
Example
Last week, he promptly apologized for the misunderstanding.
When realizing the mistake, he promptly apologized to his friend for the misunderstanding.
It is important to apologize if you accidentally hurt someone's feelings, even unintentionally.
After the disagreement, she took the initiative to apologize and mend the relationship.
In a professional setting, it is common to apologize for any errors and take responsibility.
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