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

Nike’s decline has been ongoing for several years, mostly attributed to a pullback on wholesale and a focus on direct-to-consumer in June 2020 under prior management. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

This boost was largely attributed to a variety of summer deals. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Two of the others were attributed to blocking missteps by running backs Mallory and Wheatley-Humphrey. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

Reese attributed his success to being in the moment and staying poised. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

It could be attributed to the fawn stress response, in which a survivor may appease or try to maintain peace with the person who harmed them, Cutter said. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

Independent Leadership Council pollster Brett Loyd attributed Kiley’s increase to a larger number of voters in the district who have unfavorable views of both major political parties. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026

In an interview with Sportico last week, former Murphy aide Peter Mills attributed the failure of a more robust Senate opposition to coalescence against the PCSA in part to the past split between Murphy and Booker. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026

The painting was mistakenly attributed to Carel Fabritius in 1904 by an American dealer and sold for $160 (equivalent to about $6,000 today). — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026