Synonyms for
Attribute
Definition
Attribute means to give credit or blame for something. It can also refer to a characteristic or quality of a person or thing.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- key attribute
- positive attribute
- negative attribute
- core attribute
- essential attribute
- personal attribute
- unique attribute
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Usage note
As a verb, 'attribute' is often followed by 'to', e.g., 'He attributed his success to hard work.' As a noun, it refers to a quality or characteristic.
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Example sentences
- She attributes her musical talent to her parents.
- The success of the project was attributed to teamwork.
- Honesty and integrity are important attributes for a politician.
- He has many positive attributes, such as kindness and intelligence.
- The company's success can be attributed to their innovative products.
Quotes
'The best way to predict your future is to create it.' - Abraham Lincoln
'Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.' - Winston Churchill
'The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.' - Nelson Mandela