Matching Pairs Apologizes, excusesOnline version Relate the concept with the definition. by Dary Zamora 1 make an excuse 2 explain something 3 apologize for something 4 forgive somebody for something 5 regret something 6 blame somebody for something to make something clearer and easier to understand by giving more details about it. to say/think that a particular person is responsible for something bad or wrong that happened. to feel sorry or disappointed about something that you wish could be different. to say that you are sorry for doing something. to stop being angry with someone for something they have done. to give a reason to explain why you did something wrong.