apologize

1. (intransitive, often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amendsExamples: "My correspondent apologized for not answering my letter."; "Barnes was commanded, with Garrett and Jerome, to make a public acknowledgment of his errors; and to apologize especially for his insolent language to Gardiner"; "Today I want to apologize to my co-workers."BritishEnglishOxfordUSintransitiveoften

2. (intransitive) To express regret that a certain event has occurred.BritishEnglishOxfordUSintransitive

3. (intransitive, dated) To make an apologia or defense; to act as apologist.Examples: "To this purpose the most witty, cautious and subtile ſort of the Pagans apologize for themselves"BritishEnglishOxfordUSdatedintransitive