Attribute to Meaning in English
expression
ˈætɹəbˌjut/, /əˈtɹɪbˌjut/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
AT-ruh-byoot TOO, uh-TRIB-yoot TOO
əˈtrɪbjuːt/ /tˈuː
uh-TRIB-byoot TOO
Definition
To say or think that someone or something is the cause of a result or situation.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal and academic contexts. Often used in passive form: 'is attributed to'. Typical collocations: 'success is attributed to', 'mistake attributed to'. Do not confuse with 'contribute to' (which means to help cause, not to assign responsibility).
Spanish: atribuir aPortuguese (BR): atribuir aPortuguese (PT): atribuir aChinese (Simplified): 归因于 - 归咎于Chinese (Traditional): 歸因於 - 歸咎於Hindi: का श्रेय देनाArabic: ينسب إلىBengali: জড়িত করা - কারণ হিসেবে ধরাRussian: относить к - приписыватьJapanese: 〜のせいにする - 〜に起因すると考えるVietnamese: gán cho - cho là doKorean: ~ 때문이라고 여기다 - ~에 돌리다Turkish: atfetmek - bağlamakUrdu: منسوب کرناIndonesian: mengaitkan pada - dianggap disebabkan oleh
Example Sentences
His quick recovery was attributed to good medical care.
basic
Many scientists attribute climate change to human activity.
basic
The mistake was attributed to a computer error.
basic
She always attributes her success to her family's support.
natural
Can we really attribute this problem to bad luck?
natural
The invention of the telephone is usually attributed to Alexander Graham Bell.
natural