ascribe

🇺🇸 /əˈskraɪb/ 🇬🇧 /əˈskraɪb/
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verb
R

To say something is caused by or comes from someone or something.

He ascribes his success to hard work and determination.

R

To give a quality or feature to someone or something.

She ascribes great intelligence to her students, which motivates them to excel.

translation

v. To say something is caused by or comes from someone or something.; To give a quality or feature to someone or something.

Word Forms

3rd Present ascribes
Past ascribed
Perfect ascribed
Progressive ascribing