ಅರ್ಥ : Defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
Rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior.
He rationalized his lack of success.
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : apologize, excuse, rationalise, rationalize
ಅರ್ಥ : Acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
I apologized for being late.
He apologized for the many typoes.
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : apologize