English to English verb
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acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing |  | Example: I apologized for being late He apologized for the many typoes
source: wordnet30
2 |
defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning |  | Example: rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior he rationalized his lack of success
source: wordnet30
3 |
To make an apology or defense. |  | source: webster1913
4 |
To defend. |  | source: webster1913
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