ascribe (something) to
idiom
formal
: to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with (something or someone) : assign, credit, or blame
They ascribed his illness to chemicals in his brain.
The author ascribes the economy's success to the current government.
She ascribes no importance to having lots of money.
These poems are usually ascribed to Homer.
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Repurposing pieces from their royal wardrobe is a trend several women in the British royal family ascribe to.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 3 July 2024
What kinds of crime did people need to ascribe to witches?
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024
Those who ascribe to this model often claim to have superior analytical abilities, outstanding technology platforms and a history of designing investment strategies that outperform the markets.
—Todd Sixt, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
Waterhouse was diplomatic in describing the benefits that winemakers like Azzaretto and Hahn ascribe to underwater aging.
—Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2023
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Julia Teti, WWD, 3 July 2024
What kinds of crime did people need to ascribe to witches?
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024
Those who ascribe to this model often claim to have superior analytical abilities, outstanding technology platforms and a history of designing investment strategies that outperform the markets.
—Todd Sixt, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
Waterhouse was diplomatic in describing the benefits that winemakers like Azzaretto and Hahn ascribe to underwater aging.
—Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2023
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“Ascribe (something) to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ascribe%20%28something%29%20to. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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