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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

Geologists often attribute them to underwater landslides that push sediment into ridges and grooves.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Analysts attribute gold’s decline to its 64% gain last year, recession fears, and potential shifts in U.S.-China relations.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Many observers attribute Brazil’s rally not only to the prospect of lower interest rates, but also to the pre-war weakening of the dollar on increasing demand for diversification away from U.S. assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

But in Pretoria he was a bit sensitive and testy, and I attribute this to Stephen Tefu.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela