CEFR B2

attributed

verb (past participle)

Meaning

Regarded as the result or work of a specific cause, person, or source.

Examples

The success of the project is largely attributed to the team's relentless dedication.
Many of the paintings found in the attic were attributed to a lesser-known Renaissance artist.

Synonyms: linked, ascribed, credited, imputed

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attributed (B2)

verb (past participle)

Pronunciation: əˈtrɪbjuːtɪd

Definition

Regarded as the result or work of a specific cause, person, or source.

Examples

The success of the project is largely attributed to the team's relentless dedication.
Many of the paintings found in the attic were attributed to a lesser-known Renaissance artist.
She attributed her rapid recovery to the excellent care she received at the hospital.

How to Use attributed

attribute to (prepositional phrase): to say that something is the result of a particular cause — "He attributed his success to hard work."
be attributed to (prepositional phrase): passive construction used to identify a source or origin — "The fire was attributed to a faulty electrical wire."

Synonyms of attributed

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