We use 'blame' when we say who caused a problem or made a mistake. It means to say that someone should be responsible. People usually use this when something bad happens.
I blame him for the broken window.
They blame the rain for the delay.
'Blame' can mean to say someone or yourself caused a bad thing. Sometimes people blame themselves, not others. It shows who is responsible for a mistake.
She blames herself for the error.
We should not blame others unfairly.
'Blame' as a noun means fault or responsibility for something bad. We say who has the blame to show who caused the problem. It is often used when explaining mistakes.
The blame is on the driver.
He took the blame for the problem.
Sometimes 'blame' means to say someone did wrong or to complain about their actions. It often shows disapproval. It is a way to express anger or disappointment.
Don't blame me for being late.
She blamed the teacher for the confusion.
People can 'blame' things like events or situations, not only people. This means they say these things caused a problem. It is common to blame things that caused bad results.
We blame traffic for being late.
Economic problems are blamed on inflation.
People sometimes 'blame' others to avoid their own responsibility. This means they say someone else made the mistake. It is a way to avoid admitting fault.
Don't blame me for the mistake.
He blames others when things go wrong.
In law or formal settings, to 'blame' means to say officially who is responsible for a problem or crime. It is used to give fault to someone or a group with proof.
The court blamed the company for the accident.
Authorities blamed the fire on negligence.
