Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913 + 1828)

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Apologize (Page: 69)

A*pol"o*gize (#), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Apologized (#); p. pr. & vb. n. Apologizing.] [Cf. F. apologiser.]

1. To make an apology or defense. Dr. H. More.

2. To make an apology or excuse; to make acknowledgment of some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends; -- with for; as, my correspondent apologized for not answering my letter.

To apologize for his insolent language. Froude.

Apologize (Page: 69)

A*pol"o*gize, v. t. To defend. [Obs.]

The Christians . . . were apologized by Plinie. Dr. G. Benson.