ascribe

[əˈskraɪb]

ascribe Definition

attribute something to (a cause).

Using ascribe: Examples

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

• Example

  The team's success can be ascribed to their hard work and dedication.

• Example

  She ascribed her headaches to stress.

• Example

  The author ascribes the character's flaws to his difficult childhood.

ascribe Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ascribe

• attribute
• assign
• credit
• impute

Phrases with ascribe

• ascribe to

  believe or attribute something to a particular cause or source

  Example

  Many people ascribe the company's success to its innovative products.

• ascribe greatness to someone

  attribute or credit someone with great achievements or qualities

  Example

  Many people ascribe greatness to Albert Einstein for his contributions to science.

• ascribe blame to someone

  attribute or assign blame to someone for a particular wrongdoing or mistake

  Example

  The company tried to ascribe blame to the employee for the project's failure.

Origins of ascribe

from Latin 'ascribere', meaning 'to write in, add to'

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Summary: ascribe in Brief

To 'ascribe' [əˈskraɪb] something is to attribute it to a particular cause or source. It is often used to explain the reason for something, such as 'The team's success can be ascribed to their hard work and dedication.' 'Ascribe' can also be used in phrases like 'ascribe to,' 'ascribe greatness to someone,' and 'ascribe blame to someone.'