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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Parts
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
pronunciation: |
trIb
yut
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inflections: |
attributes, attributing, attributed |
definition 1: |
to regard as the result of.
Scientists are attributing the increase in the number of violent storms to global climate change.To what can we attribute this dramatic change in your attitude?
- synonyms:
- accredit, ascribe, impute
- similar words:
- associate, attach, chalk up, connect, relate
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definition 2: |
to regard as a characteristic of.
In the novel, the writer attributes innocence and gentleness to the impoverished peasants.- synonyms:
- ascribe
- similar words:
- associate, connect, lay, relate
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definition 3: |
to regard as the maker of.
The museum attributes these unsigned sketches to Leonardo Da Vinci.- similar words:
- accredit, ascribe, associate, connect, credit, identify, relate
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related words: |
affix, arrogate |
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part of speech: |
noun |
pronunciation: |
ae
trih
byut
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definition: |
a characteristic or quality.
Honesty is a famous attribute of President Abraham Lincoln, who was often referred to as "Honest Abe."The finest attribute of this restaurant is its elegant atmosphere.- synonyms:
- characteristic, feature, property, quality, trademark, trait, virtue
- similar words:
- ability, endowment, faculty, gift, talent
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related words: |
aspect, earmark, essential, point, virtue |
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derivations: |
attributable (adj.), attribution (n.) |
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