Synonyms of attributed

attributed

verb

past tense of attribute

1

as in ascribed

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

attributed the quick rescue to the well-trained police force

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ascribed
• credited
• blamed
• linked
• imputed
• referred
• connected
• accredited
• assigned
• laid
• attached
• chalked up
• put down
• associated
• charged
• imputed (to)
• pinned (on)
• fathered (on)

2

as in explained

to give the reason for or cause of

a psychotherapist who's a little too quick to attribute every emotional problem or character defect to an unhappy childhood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explained
• justified
• rationalized
• accounted (for)
• explained away
• condoned
• excused
• forgave
• exonerated
• absolved
• vindicated
• acquitted
• exculpated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of attributed

The report attributed the anomaly to a strong Arctic winter vortex in January and February 2025. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2026

Forrester predicts that more than half of layoffs attributed to AI will ultimately be reversed as companies encounter the challenges of replacing human talent prematurely. — George Couris, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Many attributed the country’s stability and prosperity to Putin, who in fact had little to do with either. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026

Scientists have attributed the country’s longevity to wholesome diets and an advanced healthcare system. — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

Murphy attributed the rest to business momentum, including growth in Fairlife and Bodyarmor. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026

The outlet reported that Taraneh later told the court that admissions attributed to her had been obtained through torture. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

For many cancers, the proportion of deaths attributed to alcohol increased over time, even as overall cancer mortality declined. — Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026

More than 23 million exchanges were attributed to Moonshot between May and July, according to the report. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026