APOLOGIZE

A‐pol″o‐gize (�), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Apologized (�); p. pr. & vb. n. Apologizing.] [[Cf. F. apologiser.]] 1. 1. To make an apology or defense. Dr. H. More.
2. 2. To make an apology or excuse; to make acknowledgment of some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends; — with for; as, my correspondent apologized for not answering my letter.
To apologize for his insolent language. Froude.