Attribute (Verb)
Meaning 1
Decide as to where something belongs in a scheme; "The biologist assigned the mushroom to the proper class".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 2
Attribute or credit to; "We attributed this quotation to Shakespeare"; "People impute great cleverness to cats".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The discovery of the ancient city was attributed to the renowned archaeologist.
- She attributed her success to hard work and determination.
- The success of the team was attributed to the coach's exceptional leadership.
- Many historians attribute the origins of democracy to ancient Athens.
- His eccentric behavior was attributed to his creative genius.
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- Project
- Carnalize
- Internalise
- Personify
- Externalise
- Charge
- Impute
- Sensualize
- Reattribute
- Interiorize
- Anthropomorphise
- Blame
- Credit
- Personate
- Accredit
- Internalize
- Externalize
- Anthropomorphize