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Term: Apologize

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To express regret, or acknowledge a mistake

Sample sentence: When I realized my mistake, I quickly apologized to my friend for my rude behavior.

Sense 2: To make an apology formally or officially

Sample sentence: The company's CEO held a press conference to apologize for the recent data breach.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A formal acknowledgment of an offense or failure

Sample sentence: The politician issued a public apology to address the controversy surrounding his previous statements.

Sense 2: A defense or justification for an action or behavior

Sample sentence: His explanation served as more of an apologige than a sincere apology.