Ascribe to Meaning in English
expression
əsˈkɹaɪb/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
uh-SKRIBE too, tuh, tih
ɐskɹˈaɪb/ /tˈuː
uh-sKRIBE TOO
Definition
To believe or say that something is caused by, comes from, or is connected to someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or academic; usually used with causes, motives, or characteristics. Typical patterns: 'ascribe X to Y' (assign reason or origin). Synonyms: attribute to, credit to. Not common in casual speech.
Spanish: atribuir aPortuguese (BR): atribuir aPortuguese (PT): atribuir aChinese (Simplified): 归因于Chinese (Traditional): 歸因於Hindi: का श्रेय देना - से जोड़नाArabic: نسب إلىBengali: আরোপ করাRussian: приписыватьJapanese: 〜に帰する - 〜のせいにするVietnamese: gán cho - quy choKorean: …에 돌리다Turkish: atfetmekUrdu: منسوب کرناIndonesian: mengaitkan pada
Example Sentences
Many people ascribe to hard work as the key to success.
basic
The poem is often ascribed to a famous writer.
basic
Scientists ascribe to the theory that climate change is human-made.
basic
Some people ascribe to the view that luck has a big role in life.
natural
His confidence is often ascribed to his privileged background.
natural
"Don’t always ascribe to malice what can be explained by ignorance," he said.
natural