attribute

noun, verb · uh-TRIB-yoot (verb), AT-ri-byoot (noun)

CEFR C1

to say something is caused by; or a quality someone has

श्रेय देना; गुण

Usage

attribute toa key attributebe attributed to

Examples

She attributes her success to hard work.

Patience is an important attribute in a teacher.

Common mistake

He attributed his failure on bad luck.

He attributed his failure to bad luck.

We attribute something to a cause.

Remember: Attribute it to = say it came from.

Useful for

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