- 1. v. i. To make an apology or defense. Source: opted
- 2. v. i. 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. Source: opted
- 3. v. t. To defend. Source: opted
- 4. v. acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing Source: wordnet
- 5. v. defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning Source: wordnet
- 6. v:100 v. acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing v. defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning Source: ecdict
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