Synonyms of ascribes

ascribes

verb

present tense third-person singular of ascribe

as in attributes

to explain (something) as being the result of something else

ascribed their stunning military victory to good intelligence beforehand

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attributes
• imputes
• credits
• blames
• refers
• lays
• accredits
• assigns
• chalks up
• connects
• fathers (on)
• attaches
• puts down
• links
• imputes (to)
• pins (on)
• associates
• charges

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ascribes

One automatically ascribes fraud to results that are often predictable, even routine; the other dismisses legitimate concerns as conspiracy theories. — Andrew E. Busch, The Conversation, 23 July 2026

In line with the science of his time, which said that lunar craters were volcanic, Verne ascribes his flickering light to an eruption. — Neil Oseman, Space.com, 14 June 2026

Meanwhile, Brewer ascribes Starbucks’ success in Italy, where even the average person is a coffee connoisseur, to offering people, especially young people, a place to relax and enjoy a coffee. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026

This breakup analysis ascribes no value to the companies being under the same corporate parent. — Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025