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put down to

VERB

refer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assign attribute cite hint indicate introduce invoke point out specify

STRONG

accredit adduce advert allude ascribe associate charge credit designate excerpt exemplify extract glance impute insert instance interpolate lay name notice point quote

WEAK

bring up direct attention give as example make allusion make mention of make reference speak about speak of touch on

Antonyms

STRONG

ignore insert neglect remove

WEAK

hold back

Example Sentences

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In contrast, Manchester United's stoppage time 3-2 win against Burnley can be put down to a VAR penalty.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

"The pain has either been ignored or put down to normal life or stress," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

She then started complaining of pain in her leg, which Emma put down to growing pains, so she gave her a bath.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The regulator said most of this improvement can be put down to drier weather rather than infrastructure upgrades.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Hopefully, it will be put down to excitement.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins