apologize for

phrase

: to offer a defense or excuse or admission of fault for (something)

—used in negative statements

She doesn't apologize for her lifestyle.

Examples of apologize for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After the run that Lisa couldn’t complete, Whitney tracks her down at the bottom of the mountain to officially apologize for her drunken tirade against her at that drag brunch, and against all odds, Lisa is fully ready to hear her out. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026

Too often, menopause — including hot flashes — has been framed as something women are expected to endure and struggle with, as though aging itself is something to apologize for. — Partner Content, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

The preliminary investigation found that Denning had approached the three men to apologize for an errant shot. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Don't soften your expertise, apologize for your ambition or wrap your accomplishments in disclaimers. — Kelly Ehlers, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for apologize for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore