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to apologize
01
to tell a person that one is sorry for having done something wrong
Intransitive: to apologize | to apologize for a mistake or wrongdoing
Examples
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.
02
to defend or justify one’s actions or beliefs, often through explanation or argument
Intransitive
Examples
The historian apologized for the controversial theory, providing a detailed defense of his research.
In the debate, she apologized for the proposal, presenting logical reasons for why it was necessary.
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