Synonym: apologise, excuse, justify, rationalise, rationalize. Similar words: apology, biological, theological, ecological, ideological, psychologist, technological, psychological. Meaning: [ə'pɒlədʒaɪz] 
v. 1. acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing 2. defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning.
v. 1. acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing 2. defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning. 181. Mistakes and stumbles happen and as Chris Brogan recommends you need to apologize and learn.
182. If she slips up, she should apologize for being disrespectful.
183. We apologize for the late arrival of the 14.25 intercity express from Edinburgh.
More similar words: apology, biological, theological, ecological, ideological, psychologist, technological, psychological, logical, biology, theology, geology, ideology, psychology, technology, pole, poll, poly, policy, police, log, prize, political, pollution, size up, politician, politically, utilize, citizen, realize.