B2verbformalacademic
US/əˈtrɪb.juːt/
UK/əˈtrɪb.juːt/
to say or believe that something is caused by a particular thing or was said or made by someone
In context
Scientists attribute the rise in temperatures to human activity.
She attributes her success to hard work and a supportive family.
This famous quote is often wrongly attributed to Einstein.
Words that go with attribute
verb + preposition
- attributed toThe fall in crime has been attributed to better street lighting.
adverb + verb
- largely attributedThe drop in sales was largely attributed to the rainy weather.
- wrongly attributedThe poem was wrongly attributed to a famous writer.
- partly attributedThe rise in obesity is partly attributed to fast food.
verb + noun
- attribute successThe school attributes its success to small class sizes.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The rise in crime is attributed by unemployment.Correct: The rise in crime is attributed to unemployment.