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

Earlier this year, West took an ad out in the Wall Street Journal to apologize for his antisemitic outbursts and claimed they were caused by manic episodes. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

And when Keeley goes to console the team and apologize for the half-empty stadium, she’s effectively told not to worry about it. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026

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

Rhymes for apologize for

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