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."
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