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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
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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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