answer (for self), make defence, excuse (self), speak for self

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:
626 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)
Greek:
ἀπολογέομαι
Transliteration:
apologeomai
Phonic:
ap-ol-og-eh’-om-ahee
Meaning:
middle voice from a compound of 575 and 3056; to give an account (legal plea) of oneself, i.e. exculpate (self)
KJV Usage:
answer (for self), make defence, excuse (self), speak for self