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

STRONGEST

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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McOsker attributes the agency’s decision to leave to the vigilance of community members and especially the Harbor Area Peace Patrols.

From Los Angeles Times

She attributed this to neurological problems, but she was also suffering from persistent gynaecological issues.

From BBC

Analysts have attributed the rise to enthusiasm about artificial-intelligence breakthroughs in China and a truce in the trade war between the U.S. and China.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We attribute part of that to the fact that Canada is looking to diversify trade corridors,” Rousseau says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Part of today’s slump can be attributed to the fact that existing home sales plunged 8.4% in January, according to the latest data released today.

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