apologize

Words with a similar base: apologize

'apologize'

[apologize.v.01] as in: acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing

Examples:
I apologized for being late
He apologized for the many typoes

'apologize'

[apologize.v.02] as in: defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

Examples:
rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior
he rationalized his lack of success

Origins

					apologize (English)
├── -ize (English)
│   └── -isen (Middle English (1100-1500))
│       └── -iser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
│           └── -izare (Latin)
│               └── -ιζειν (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
└── apology (English)
    └── apologie (French)
        └── apologia (Latin)
            └── ἀπολογία (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

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