definition of
apologize

[1] #1 apologize v. [apologise] acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing; "I apologized for being late"; "He apologized for the many typoes". wn

[2] #2 apologize v. [apologise, excuse, justify, rationalize, rationalise] defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success". wn