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

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The analysts attribute the stronger outlook to favorable point-of-sale demand trends for the cordless tool maker.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company attributed the decrease to flat prices and lower volumes.

From The Wall Street Journal

The sizable November decline could be attributed to a variety of factors, experts note, but one stands out: the U.S. federal government shutdown.

From MarketWatch

Sales in education solutions fell slightly, which the company attributed to a volatile federal and estate funding environment for education.

From The Wall Street Journal

Operating results from Freight decreased in the quarter, which the company attributed to lower shipments, high wage rates, and the hiring of more sales professionals in anticipation of the unit’s spinoff on June 1.

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