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apologises

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apologises verb

  1. (often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends“My correspondent apologized for not answering my letter.”
  2. To express regret that a certain event has occurred.
  3. To make an apologia or defense; to act as apologist.

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