Ascribe and Attribute

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Ascribe

Ascribe verb - To explain (something) as being the result of something else.

Usage example: ascribed their stunning military victory to good intelligence beforehand

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Attribute is a synonym for ascribe in action topic. In some cases you can use "Attribute" instead the word "Ascribe" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like give, relationship, assign to source. popular alternative

Nearby Words: ascription, ascribing

Attribute

Attribute verb - To explain (something) as being the result of something else.

Usage example: attributed the quick rescue to the well-trained police force

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Synonyms for Attribute

Ascribe is a synonym for attribute in action topic. You can use "Ascribe" instead a verb "Attribute", if it concerns topics such as give, relationship. popular alternative

Nearby Words: attribution, attributed, attributive, attributable, attributing

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Common collocations

quality	ascribe quality	attribute quality
power	ascribe power	attribute power
actions	ascribe actions	attribute actions
quote	ascribe quote	attribute quote
Other words: ideas, traits, abilities.

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