attribute ~ to ... — to regard something as being caused by or resulting from
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to regard something as being caused by or resulting from
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈtrɪbjuːt tuː/
Example Sentences
- I attribute my bad mood to the fact that I ran out of coffee this morning.
- Scientists attribute global warming to human activities.
- He attributes his terrible cooking skills to his mother never letting him in the kitchen.
attribute ~ to ...
NOUN[/əˈtrɪbjuːt tuː/]
to regard something as being caused by or resulting from
The doctor attributed the patient's recovery to the new medicine.
The coach attributed the team's victory to months of hard training. (Attach the result (A) to its cause (B).)
The coach attributed the victory to teamwork, everyone contributed their best, and the prize money was distributed fairly.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originates from Latin 'attributus', the past participle of 'attribuere', meaning 'to assign' or 'to allocate'. In ancient Rome, this term reflected the practice of assigning credit or responsibility to specific individuals.
Breakdown
ad- (to) + tribuere (assign, give) = attribute, literally 'to assign to' or 'to give to'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I attribute my bad mood to the fact that I ran out of coffee this morning.”
“Scientists attribute global warming to human activities.”
“He attributes his terrible cooking skills to his mother never letting him in the kitchen.”
“The detective attributed the crime to jealousy.”
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