APOLOGIZE
Scrabble letter values: A1P3O1L1O1G2I1Z10E1 = 21
Definition
- verb acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing. — synonyms: apologise
- verb defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning. — synonyms: apologise, excuse, rationalize, rationalise
Examples
- “I apologized for being late”
- “He apologized for the many typoes”
- “rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior”