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.

acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing; "I apologized for being late"; "He apologized for the many typoes"

EI apologized for my late arrival.EHe is too proud to apologize in his heart.

To lay the foundation for a future offence.

To make an apology or defense.