Attribute and Indicate

Attribute

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

Indicate and attribute are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Indicate" instead a verb "Attribute".

Indicate

Indicate verb - To serve as a sign or symptom of.

Attribute and indicate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Attribute" instead a verb "Indicate".

Common collocations

character attribute character indicate character
power attribute power indicate power
change attribute change indicate change
lack attribute lack indicate lack
Other words: name, nature, rate, accent, intelligence, success, emotions, abilities.

Both words in one sentence

  • Literature / Jane Eyre Informed Attribute: St John is described as a much kinder person than some of his actions indicate.
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