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The definition of apologize means to admit you know you did something wrong and to seek forgiveness or express your wish that you hadn't done it.

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To send someone a card that says you are upset over your past actions is an example of apologize.

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intransitive verb apologized, apologizing

to make an apology; acknowledge, and express regret for, a fault, wrong, etc.
to make a formal defense in speech or writing

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apologizer noun

See apologize in American Heritage Dictionary 4

intransitive verb a·pol·o·gized, a·pol·o·giz·ing, a·pol·o·giz·es

To make excuse for or regretful acknowledgment of a fault or offense.
To make a formal defense or justification in speech or writing.

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a·polˈo·gizˌer noun

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