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

Ahead of the film’s 20th anniversary, the actress attributed the good vibes on set to her former costar Black. — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

At the time, Kate later attributed the change to spending time in the sun. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

The utility attributed the initial lengthy estimate to multiple other 911 calls coming in at the same time. — Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

This boost is largely attributed to Zilla Fatu's advertised contract signing, showcasing the impact of the Anoa'i family member. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Poliński said Zosia would likely have been blamed for misfortunes such as disease and famine that often plagued the region in the 17th century, which people sometimes attributed to supernatural activity by the dead. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

That confidence began to waver in 2019, when the United States did not respond to an attack on Saudi oil refineries attributed to Iran, and again when Houthi drone strikes hit the UAE in 2022. — Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

In our study, the participating retailer similarly attributed the growing performance of several accessories largely to improved cross-selling and learning about how to merchandise them effectively. — Ayşe Çetinel, Harvard Business Review, 18 Aug. 2026

The Israeli government said in a message in English that conversations were deep and constructive, while a message in Hebrew, attributed to an anonymous Israeli official, emphasized disagreements and said that Israel doubts Hamas will disarm. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026