verb
- to regard something as being caused by or belonging to someone or something
Usage: formal
Examples
- The coach ascribed the team’s success to hard work and dedication.
- Historians ascribe the fall of the empire to economic problems.
- She ascribed her good health to regular exercise and a balanced diet.
- The scientist ascribed the unusual results to equipment malfunction.
- Many people ascribe magical powers to certain gemstones.
- The teacher ascribed the student’s improvement to extra tutoring.