APOLOGISE
Scrabble letter values: A1P3O1L1O1G2I1S1E1 = 12
Definition
- verb defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning. — synonyms: apologize, excuse, rationalize, rationalise
- verb acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing. — synonyms: apologize
Examples
- “rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior”
- “he rationalized his lack of success”
- “I apologized for being late”