Ascribe
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈskɹaɪb/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Ascribe is a verb meaning (transitive) To regard as arising from a specified cause or source.
Meaning
(transitive) To regard as arising from a specified cause or source.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To attribute (a book, painting, or any other work of art or literature) to a writer or creator.
- (nonstandard, with to) To believe in or agree with; to subscribe.
Example Sentences
It is arguable as to whether we can truly ascribe this play to Shakespeare.
Difficult running was ascribed by the driver to inferior coal, alleged to be Polish.
One may ascribe these problems to the federal government; however, at this stage it is unclear what caused them.
A survey of the literature reveals that many who have commented on the signaling of animals ascribe to the view that all of their communicative signals are manifestations of emotion or affect.
Word Forms
- ascribes
- ascribing
- ascribed
Synonyms for ascribe
Depending on context, synonyms include accredit, attach, attribute, charge, draw, impute.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include impute, attribute, assign, arrogate, confer, grant.
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