Synonyms of attributes

attributes 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of attribute

1

as in ascribes

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

attributed the quick rescue to the well-trained police force

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

2

as in explains

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

• explains
• justifies
• accounts (for)
• rationalizes
• explains away
• excuses
• condones
• forgives
• exonerates
• vindicates
• exculpates
• absolves
• acquits

attributes

2 of 2

noun

plural of attribute

as in characteristics

something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind

list the attributes of a mammal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• characteristics
• qualities
• traits
• features
• attributions
• criteria
• properties
• hallmarks
• markers
• marks
• peculiarities
• fingerprints
• specifics
• symbols
• characters
• stamps
• touches
• affections
• notes
• diagnostics
• indications
• points
• signs
• particularities
• virtues
• differentiae
• emblems
• tokens
• merits
• badges
• charms
• graces
• idiosyncrasies
• quirks
• eccentricities
• excellences
• singularities
• oddities
• individualities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of attributes

Verb

Kevin, now 67, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s about two and a half years ago and attributes his diagnosis to his polluted three-month post in the Persian Gulf. — Wuft News, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

The prospectus attributes the first-quarter loss squarely to slowing sales after the exemption's removal, plus a one-time accounting charge. — Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

The characterization of Kozue’s parents feels especially slim, their clichéd attributes easy shortcuts to emotion. — Elena Lazic, Variety, 25 July 2026

Howard-Smith attributes the French bulldog's rise to broader lifestyle shifts rather than any real decline in the Lab's appeal. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Hiddleston also studied classics at Cambridge University and had visited the Pompeii archaeological site as a teenager, which the Marvel star attributes to indirectly influencing his career path into acting. — ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026

Faucette attributes her sleep triumph to family support and a new parental benefit offered by the city of Atlanta. — Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 20 July 2026

Regarding the decades long decline in vaccination rates for all of suburban Cook County, Joshi attributes that largely to an increase in religious exemptions. — Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

The righty attributes the improvement to a mix of his pitch usage, including more sliders and becoming generally more unpredictable. — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Noun

While most conventional theories predict that these stores will not be as successful as hoped, this experiment has never been tried in a place like New York City, which has unique attributes. — Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

The duo are among the side’s most consistent, reliable performers – and both have the attributes to slot in at wingback comfortably. — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Although the origins of the brooch itself are still unknown, the meaning behind the moonstone could indicate reflection, celebration or various attributes Queen Camilla wanted to emphasize at Wednesday’s event. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 July 2026

Greece nails oodles of desirable attributes, according to Henley & Partners, a company that provides residence and citizenship planning. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 14 July 2026