Blame for Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɫeɪm/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
BLAYM for
blˈeɪm/ /fˈɔː
BLAYM faw
Definition
To say or think that someone or something is responsible for a mistake or a bad situation.
Usage & Nuances
'Blame for' is always followed by the reason (e.g., 'blame him for the accident'). Use with a direct object or question word. Avoid using 'blame on' (which is incorrect). Common in both formal and informal contexts.
Spanish: culpar porPortuguese (BR): culpar porPortuguese (PT): culpar porChinese (Simplified): 因...而责备Chinese (Traditional): 因...而責備Hindi: के लिए दोष देनाArabic: يلوم علىBengali: দোষারোপ করা - দায়ী করাRussian: винить заJapanese: 〜のことで責める - 〜のせいにするVietnamese: đổ lỗi choKorean: ~에 대해 비난하다 - ~탓하다Turkish: -den dolayı suçlamak - sorumlu tutmakUrdu: قصوروار ٹھہراناIndonesian: menyalahkan atas
Example Sentences
They blame him for the mistake.
basic
Do not blame me for your problems.
basic
Parents often blame children for bad grades.
basic
She was unfairly blamed for the accident.
natural
It's easy to blame others for your own mistakes.
natural
Don't blame the weather for being late every day.
natural