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