apologise

Verb apologise has 2 senses

• apologise(v = verb.communication) apologize, excuse, justify, rationalise, rationalize - defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success"
is one way to defend, fend for, support
Derived forms noun apology₁, noun apology₂
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something

• apologise(v = verb.communication) apologize - acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing; "I apologized for being late"; "He apologized for the many typoes"
Derived form noun apology₁
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s that CLAUSE
Somebody ----s to somebody