Synonyms for
Attributed
Definition
To say or think that someone or something is responsible for something that has happened or for something another person has done.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- attributed to
- attributed the success
- attributed the failure
- attributed the cause
- attributed the blame
- attributed the discovery
- attributed the quote
Word family
Usage note
Often used with 'to' to indicate the source or cause. Be mindful of whether you are assigning credit or blame.
Compare "attributed" with another word →
Example sentences
- The detective attributed the crime to the suspect's fingerprints.
- The mayor attributed the city's growth to its vibrant economy.
- The coach attributed the team's success to their teamwork and dedication.
- The scientist attributed the discovery to years of research and experimentation.
- The artist attributed her inspiration to the beauty of nature.
Quotes
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
In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on. - Robert Frost
Topics
Guides
Explore more words
- Similar popularity: american, actually, information, community, development, political