The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Apologize \A*pol"o*gize\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Apologized; p.
   pr. & vb. n. Apologizing.] [Cf. F. apologiser.]
   1. To make an apology or defense. --Dr. H. More.
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   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.

   Syn: apologize, excuse, justify, rationalize
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              To apologize for his insolent language. --Froude.
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