Attribute as a verb

Attribute as a verb what does it mean? Give an example. As a noun it is similar to skill / characteristic

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Answer

Well, here’s the definition from Oxford’s dictionary:

1. attribute something to something – to say or believe that something is the result of a particular thing:

   • She attributes her success to hard work and a little luck.

This means that “hard work and a little luck were the result of her success.“

2. To say or believe that somebody is responsible for something, especially for saying, writing or painting something:

   • attribute something – The committee refused to attribute blame without further information.

This means that “the comittee refused to ascribe blame“.

• attribute something to somebody – This play is usually attributed to Shakespear.

This means that “Shakespear is believed to be responsible for writing this play“

Another explanation by Oxford’s living dictionary:

1. to attribute something to – regard something as being caused by something.

   • “his resignation was attributed to stress” – stress was the cause of his resignation.

2. to attribute something to someone – to ascribe a work or remark to (a particular author, artist, or speaker)

   • “the building was attributed to Inigo Jones” – the building is ascribed to be the work of Inigo Jones.

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