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Attribute

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈtrɪbjuːt/","/əˈtrɪbjuːts/","/əˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/","/əˈtrɪbjuːtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈtrɪbjuːt/","/əˈtrɪbjuːts/","/əˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/","/əˈtrɪbjuːtɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Attribute

to say or believe that something is the result of a particular thing

In simple words: A quality or feature of someone or something.

Attribute in a sentence

• She attributes her success to hard work and a little luck.
• The power failure was attributed to the recent storms and high winds.
• This play is usually attributed to Shakespeare.
• a quote that has often been falsely attributed to George Patton
• The committee refused to **attribute blame** without further information.
• Ancient peoples attributed magical properties to the stones.
• The goals commonly attributed to management are status, power, salary and security.

How to use Attribute

Used in both formal and informal contexts. In formal writing, it's often used in academic and professional settings. Avoid using it when speaking casually; instead, simpler words like 'feature' might fit better.

Grammar pattern

attribute + object

Memory hint

Think of 'a-tribute' like a tribute to a unique quality.

Related words

Collocations with Attribute

• directly
• solely
• largely
• to
• be commonly attributed to
• be generally attributed to
• be usually attributed to
• directly
• solely
• largely
• to
• be commonly attributed to
• be generally attributed to
• be usually attributed to

Synonyms for Attribute

• characteristic
• feature
• trait
• quality
• aspect

Opposites of Attribute

• disqualification
• lack
• deficiency

Common mistakes with Attribute

• Confused with 'attribution' which relates to crediting sources.
• Misusing 'attribute' as a verb instead of a noun.
• Omitting the correct preposition; remember to say 'attribute something to someone.'

Frequently asked questions about Attribute

What does Attribute mean?

A quality or feature of someone or something.

What is the definition of Attribute?

to say or believe that something is the result of a particular thing

How do you use Attribute in a sentence?

She attributes her success to hard work and a little luck.

Can you give another example of Attribute?

The power failure was attributed to the recent storms and high winds.

What are synonyms for Attribute?

Common alternatives include characteristic, feature, trait, quality, aspect.

What is the opposite of Attribute?

Opposite meanings include disqualification, lack, deficiency.

What words go with Attribute?

It commonly pairs with directly, solely, largely, to, be commonly attributed to, be generally attributed to, be usually attributed to, directly, solely, largely, to, be commonly attributed to, be generally attributed to, be usually attributed to.

What are common mistakes when using Attribute?

Confused with 'attribution' which relates to crediting sources. Misusing 'attribute' as a verb instead of a noun. Omitting the correct preposition; remember to say 'attribute something to someone.'

How do you pronounce Attribute?

US: /["/əˈtrɪbjuːt/","/əˈtrɪbjuːts/","/əˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/","/əˈtrɪbjuːtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/əˈtrɪbjuːt/","/əˈtrɪbjuːts/","/əˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/","/əˈtrɪbjuːtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Attribute?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. In formal writing, it's often used in academic and professional settings. Avoid using it when speaking casually; instead, simpler words like 'feature' might fit better.

What CEFR level is Attribute?

"Attribute" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.