apologize for

idiom

: 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

Tsunetomo referred to the example of Nakano Shōgen, who brought peace after persuading his lord, Mitsushige, to apologize for not paying proper respect to certain families within the clan. —Kenneth Andrew Andres Leonardo, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026

But in a shocking development, Whitney uses this opportunity to apologize for calling her a pill-popping alcoholic. —Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025

Roberts' video sparked controversy inside Heritage, prompting him to later apologize for it. —Sarah McCammon, NPR, 22 Dec. 2025

One emoji prompted a social media nightmare for a Greater Cincinnati doughnut shop – and forced them to publicly apologize for insulting the area's LGBTQ+ community. —Randy Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for apologize for

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