Verb
To make an apology or defense.
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 defend.
Source: Webster's dictionaryI apologized for being late Source: Internet
He apologized for the many typoes Source: Internet
rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior Source: Internet
he rationalized his lack of success Source: Internet
"Accept your mistakes and apologize to all housemates and the viewers watching. Source: Internet
Ad Age’s Ilyse Liffreing that direct-to-consumer underwear brand MeUndies has been forced to apologize to customers for launching a “Harry Potter” line of underwear and loungewear in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products. Source: Internet