To attribute
Example: The result is attributed to changes in external conditions
Definition
"To attribute" means to regard something as being caused by or ascribed to a particular person, thing, or circumstance. For example, when the result is attributed to changes in external conditions, it means those changes are considered the cause of the result.
Etymology
The verb "to attribute" comes from the Latin word 'attribuere,' which means 'to assign' or 'to bestow.' It is formed from 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'tribuere' meaning 'to give.' Did you know that the word originally implied giving or assigning qualities or actions to someone or something?
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"To attribute" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 115 commonly used words.
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