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Meaning
Verb
●
To make an
apology
or
excuse
; to
acknowledge
some
fault
or
offense
, with
expression
of
regret
for it
,
by way of
amends
●
To
express
regret
that a
certain event
has occurred.
●
To make an
apologia
or
defense
; to
act
as apologist.
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Origin
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)
Sourced from
Etym
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Admit
Talk
Complain
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Reply
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Wait
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Chastise
Thank
Care
Criticize
Punish
Resign
Ask
Take Responsibility
Make Amends
Speak Up
Stand Up
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