1. (v. i.) To make an apology or defense.

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.

3. (v. t.) To defend.

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