ascribed

VERB

assign to source

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attribute impute

STRONG

accredit charge credit lay refer reference

WEAK

hang on pin on set down

Example Sentences

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Liberty ascribed NV Energy’s decision to new “market circumstances” in the latter’s home service region.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Hamilton has ascribed his improvement in form after a difficult 2025 to "a change of attitude".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

He thinks Citrini Research should have ascribed probabilities to all their scenarios to make them more valuable.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

Gerrard ascribed an existential quality to high-intensity driving.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

All he knew was that he had to carry on the work that God had, in the vision, ascribed to Benton.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley