apologize
/ə ˈpɑ lə ˌdʒaɪz/
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Definition(s):
- (v) acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
- (v) defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
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Usage(s):
- Rockefeller calls McCain to apologize for his comments.
- He would be well advised to retract it and apologize.
- He served 18 months in Tehran's notorious Evin prison, refusing to apologize for his ideas, although that might have earned him an early release.
Quotes
- Barton later said, aacording to Politico, "I apologize for using the term 'shakedown' with regard to yesterday's actions at the White House in my opening statement this morning, and I retract my apology to BP. As I told my colleagues yesterday and...on Jun 18, 2010 By: Joe Barton Source: Austin American-Statesman (blog)
- "I have acted in a way that violates my obligations to my family and violates my, or any, sense of right and wrong," Spitzer said, with his wife by his side. "I apologize first and most importantly to my family. I apologize to the public,...on Mar 10, 2008 By: Eliot Spitzer Source: FOXNews
- "I apologize for any inconvenience or embarrassment this matter has caused to you and your institution," Garrett wrote in a hand-signed letter.on Jul 7, 2010 By: Mike Garrett Source: The Associated Press
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