Ascribe Meaning in English
word
əsˈkɹaɪb
uh-SKRYB
ɐskɹˈaɪb
uh-SKRYB
Definition
To say or believe that something is caused by or belongs to a particular person or thing.
Usage & Nuances
'Ascribe' is formal and mainly used for explanations or causes, e.g., 'ascribe blame,' 'ascribe success.' Common confusion: 'subscribe' (to sign up), 'describe' (to tell about something). Use with 'to' (ascribe X to Y).
Spanish: atribuirPortuguese (BR): atribuirPortuguese (PT): atribuirChinese (Simplified): 归因于 - 归咎于Chinese (Traditional): 歸因於 - 歸咎於Hindi: का श्रेय देना - के कारण माननाArabic: ينسب إلىBengali: আরোপ করা - সমর্পণ করাRussian: приписыватьJapanese: 帰する - のせいにするVietnamese: quy cho - gán choKorean: 탓하다 - 돌리다Turkish: atfetmekUrdu: منسوب کرناIndonesian: mengaitkan
Example Sentences
Many people ascribe his success to hard work.
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Some religions ascribe special meaning to certain numbers.
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Historians ascribe the invention to a famous scientist.
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She tends to ascribe any mistake at work to bad luck rather than her own actions.
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People often ascribe emotions to animals that they might not actually feel.
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We shouldn't ascribe every problem in life to fate—sometimes it's about our choices.
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