attrib

[uh-trib]

attrib Definition

• 1. to regard as resulting from a specified cause; consider as caused by something indicated (usually followed by 'to')
• 2. to consider as a quality or characteristic of the person, thing, group, etc., indicated
• 3. to attribute something to someone or something

Using attrib: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "attrib" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The success of the project can be attributed to her hard work.

• Example

  I attribute my success to my supportive family.

• Example

  The painting is usually attributed to Picasso.

• Example

  The invention was attributed to the wrong person for many years.

attrib Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for attrib

• ascribe
• credit
• assign
• impute

Phrases with attrib

• attribute to

  to assign as a quality or characteristic of someone or something

  Example

  His success can be attributed to his hard work and dedication.

• attribute something to someone

  to give credit or recognition to someone for something

  Example

  The discovery was eventually attributed to the team of scientists who had worked on it.

• attribute something to something

  to consider something as resulting from a specified cause

  Example

  The rise in crime was attributed to the economic downturn.

Origins of attrib

from Latin 'attribuere', meaning 'assign to'

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Summary: attrib in Brief

'Attrib' [uh-trib] means to consider something as resulting from a specified cause or to consider as a quality or characteristic of someone or something. It is often used with 'to', as in 'The success of the project can be attributed to her hard work.' 'Attrib' is synonymous with words like 'ascribe' and 'credit'.