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1. apologise

verb. ['əˈpɑːləˌdʒaɪz'] acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • -ise (English)
  • -ise (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • apology (English)
  • apologie (French)

2. apologise

verb. ['əˈpɑːləˌdʒaɪz'] defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning.

Etymology

  • -ise (English)
  • -ise (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • apology (English)
  • apologie (French)