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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
a•pol•o•gize /əˈpɑləˌdʒaɪz/USA pronunciation   v. , -gized, -giz•ing. 
  1. to make an apology: [no object]He apologized when he spilled coffee.[~ + to + object]I apologized to her.[~ + for + object]I apologized for my rudeness.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
a•pol•o•gize  (ə pol′ə jīz′),USA pronunciation v.i., -gized, -giz•ing. 
  1. to offer an apology or excuse for some fault, insult, failure, or injury:He apologized for accusing her falsely.
  2. to make a formal defense in speech or writing.
Also,[esp. Brit.,] a•pol′o•gise′. 
  • apolog(y) + -ize 1590–1600
a•pol′o•giz′er, n. 

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
apologize, apologise /əˈpɒləˌdʒaɪz/ vb (intransitive)
  1. to express or make an apology; acknowledge failings or faults
  2. to make a formal defence in speech or writing
'apologize for' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
excuse

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