1. to say or think that something is caused by or belongs to someone or something
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘ascribe’

Examples

• She ascribes her success to hard work and determination.
• The historian ascribes the fall of the empire to economic factors.
• He ascribes too much importance to minor details.
• The doctor ascribes the patient’s symptoms to stress.
• Many people ascribe magical powers to the ancient artifact.
• The teacher ascribes the students’ poor performance to lack of preparation.