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apologise

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v.1.same as apologize.
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Verb1.apologise - defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success"
rationalize, apologize, rationalise, justify, excuse
colour, gloss, color - give a deceptive explanation or excuse for; "color a lie"
plead - offer as an excuse or plea; "She was pleading insanity"
defend, fend for, support - argue or speak in defense of; "She supported the motion to strike"
extenuate, mitigate, palliate - lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of; "The circumstances extenuate the crime"
2.apologise - acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing; "I apologized for being late"; "He apologized for the many typoes"
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"I will not apologise for the dinner," said the Stork:
Fables by Aesop View in context
The King of Madagonia having refused either to apologise or pay, the King of Novakatka made war upon him, saying that it was necessary to show that Novakatkans must not be slaughtered.
Fantastic-Fables by Bierce, Ambrose View in context
I cannot otherwise than be concerned at being the means of injuring your amiable daughters, and beg leave to apologise for it, as well as to assure you of my readiness to make them every possible amends-- but of this hereafter.
Pride and Prejudice by Austen, Jane View in context
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