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

Paul Johnson, former director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, attributes the root cause to sluggish economic growth. — CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

While the department attributes the opacity around its procurement and distribution of its massive, $1 trillion budget to the sheer size of the agency and its responsibilities, the GAO has found evidence instead of pervasive money mismanagement. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

The Miss Piggy attributes that were once gags are now the very aspects of her character that millennials (and, to a lesser extent, younger Gen-Xers) deify her for. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026

The study attributes this to affordable home prices, manageable inflation, strong income growth and a higher quality of life in these areas. — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Instead, the source attributes Fields’ actions to tensions brewing from competitive football and some questionable plays in practice. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2026

Joffe, who is also president of the Contra Costa Taxpayers Association, attributes the misleading ballot measure language to polling firms that test different language on voters to see what might be the most successful. — Grace Hase, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

Delphine Jelk, Guerlain’s in-house perfumer, attributes this evolution to a growing desire for more refined compositions. — Danielle James, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

The lawsuit attributes the new information to a deposition of Richard Cooper, the BBC’s director of digital distribution. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026

Noun

To the surprise of probably no one, these attributes carry over beautifully into the work of country songwriting. — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 Aug. 2026

However, these material attributes do not always reduce environmental impacts. — Erin Victor, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026

Speed, efficiency, and safety are among the most crucial attributes of canal transport. — Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Aug. 2026

Do the attributes that mattered most 10, five or even two years ago still resonate most today? — Steve Karp, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

But the raw attributes are there for the Dutchman to become a star. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Craig’s physical attributes (6-foot-3, 225 pounds) jumped out on tape, and then as Sammis got to know him, his mental makeup stood out even more. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026

And in that scenario, sports teams actually also grow more valuable for their unique attributes. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026

But Roth had a vision for how his unique combination of attributes could not just benefit his own productions but the theater world at large. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026