1
as in ascribing
to explain (something) as being the result of something else
attributed the quick rescue to the well-trained police force
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as in explaining
to give the reason for or cause of
a psychotherapist who's a little too quick to attribute every emotional problem or character defect to an unhappy childhood
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Recent Examples of attributing
The One Direction account on Instagram shared a joint statement, attributing it to the band members.
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Michaela Zee, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
There have been small miracles related to the hurricane, but Stone isn't attributing them to the legend.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 13 Oct. 2024
Early literature claimed electro-horticulture could increase plant growth, yield larger crops, and improve resistance to pests and disease, attributing this success to enhanced nutrient uptake and more robust root systems, which ultimately lead to less need for chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
Tsang noted its success in Hong Kong, attributing it partly to the film’s lack of dialogue, which minimized language barriers.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2024
In fact, some advocacy organizations are crying foul, citing the danger of procrastinating and attributing the delay to the power of special interest groups.
—Mary Foley, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Michaela Zee, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
There have been small miracles related to the hurricane, but Stone isn't attributing them to the legend.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 13 Oct. 2024
Early literature claimed electro-horticulture could increase plant growth, yield larger crops, and improve resistance to pests and disease, attributing this success to enhanced nutrient uptake and more robust root systems, which ultimately lead to less need for chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
Tsang noted its success in Hong Kong, attributing it partly to the film’s lack of dialogue, which minimized language barriers.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2024
In fact, some advocacy organizations are crying foul, citing the danger of procrastinating and attributing the delay to the power of special interest groups.
—Mary Foley, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Attributing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attributing. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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