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attribute

[uh-trib-yoot, a-truh-byoot] / əˈtrɪb yut, ˈæ trəˌbyut /
NOUN
feature
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aspect characteristic facet idiosyncrasy peculiarity quality quirk trait virtue
STRONG
character indication mark note particularity point property proprium sign speciality symbol
VERB
ascribe, assign to source
Synonyms
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apply associate blame connect credit refer trace
STRONG
accredit charge impute lay reference
WEAK
account for fix upon hang on hold responsible pin on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disconnect

Example Sentences

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Arizona officials attribute the plunging caseload to swift implementation of policy changes forced by the bill, including new work requirements.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

"The decline in spatial memory indicates a progressive onset of neurodegenerative disease that we can attribute to CSE loss," says first author Suwarna Chakraborty, a researcher in Paul's lab.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

The debate over whether AI is superior to humans at various assignments is an increasingly critical one, especially as companies attribute mass layoffs to the technology.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

As a player, the best attribute you can have is that your team-mates can always count on you.“

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Here lies the problem: The great master known as Johannes Vermeer painted, in truth, only twenty-six of the thirty five paintings we now attribute to him.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett