ascribe to
Present Participle
ascribing to
Past Tense
ascribed to
Past Participle
ascribed to
1
to think or state that something is the result of a particular cause
- Some cultures ascribe certain personality traits to the positions of celestial bodies at the time of birth.
- The teacher ascribed the student's improvement to consistent effort and dedication.
- The politician ascribed the policy's failure to unforeseen economic challenges.
- The CEO often ascribes the company's growth to a customer-centric approach.
- Critics frequently ascribe the film's success to its compelling storyline.