V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
attribute
verb, noun
Definition: (v.) to explain according to or to give credit to; (n.) a quality or characteristic of a person or thing
Synonyms: (v.) accredit, ascribe, impute, credit, (n.) feature, trait, characteristic, property, quality
Antonyms:
Tips: When attribute is a verb, it is almost always used in the formulation: to attribute x to y. Note that in the verb pronounciation, the stress is put on the second syllable, while in the noun pronounciation, the first syllable is stressed.
Usage Examples:
She attributes her victory in the Boston Marathon to lots of hard training and a positive attitude. (credits) verb
His best attribute is his willingness to help others. (trait, characteristic) noun
An excellent warranty is just one of the great attributes of my new car. (features) noun
Many successful business professionals attribute their success to superior communication skills. (credit) verb
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