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(v)
apologize
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apologise
acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
“I apologized for being late”
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“He apologized for the many typos”
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(v)
apologize
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apologise
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excuse
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rationalize
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rationalise
defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
“rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior”
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“he rationalized his lack of success”
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