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

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

Don’t turn the conversation into a debate, and don’t apologize for caring. — Angela Haupt, Time, 5 Aug. 2026

As long as the current system is in place, the Dodgers will not apologize for their interest to acquire the best players available through whatever means are accessible to them. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

Earlier this year, Leo made history by becoming the first pontiff to publicly acknowledge and apologize for the Catholic Church’s role in slavery. — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Rhymes for apologize for

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