verb🔗Share(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"My correspondent apologized for not answering my letter."communicationmorallanguageactionattitudewordstatementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo express regret that a certain event has occurred."She apologized for being late to the meeting. "communicationlanguagewordactionattitudemoralguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make an apologia or defense; to act as apologist."The lawyer apologized for the defendant, arguing his actions were a desperate attempt to protect his family. "communicationlanguageactionmoralattitudeemotionsocietycharacterguiltpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
