To blame
Example: He blames himself for the mistake during the meeting
Definition
"To blame" means to hold someone responsible for a fault or wrong action, often implying that they are at fault for a mistake or problem. It involves attributing fault or guilt to a person or group for something negative that has occurred.
Etymology
The phrase "to blame" originates from the Old French word 'blamer,' which means to censure or criticize. It entered English in the late Middle Ages, carrying the sense of assigning fault or responsibility. Did you know? The root traces back to the Latin 'blasphemare,' meaning to speak ill of, which evolved into the modern usage.
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"To blame" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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