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

That can be at least partially attributed to her fairy-tale-esque ensemble. — Marci Robin, Allure, 6 July 2026

The other two versions are both dated to about 1625 and attributed to Velázquez. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026

Coleman attributed the layoffs in part to a shakeup in the tech sector wrought by artificial intelligence. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 July 2026

The company attributed its vision for Even G2 in part to Wang’s stint at Apple. — Jenny Lee,anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Hinds County’s chief death investigator, Jeramiah Howard, attributed her death to the heat. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 5 July 2026

Aside from inflation and the seismic shift from sedans and coupes to costlier pickup trucks and SUVs, today’s stratospheric new-vehicle prices can be attributed to how they’re equipped. — Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Later, in his post-match press conference, Pochettino attributed the team’s subpar performance to a bad day rather than external distractions about the Balogun red card. — Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there were 15 deaths and 13,000 injuries in the United States attributed to either the misuse of or malfunctions with fireworks. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 7 July 2026