attribute
/əˈtrɪb.juːt/(verb)
AWL Sublist 4CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
To regard something as being caused by or belonging to a particular source, factor, or person.
Key Academic Collocations
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attributeattributionattributableattributedattributing
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
ascribecreditassignimputetrace to
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Economists largely attribute the remarkable drop in regional unemployment to substantial state subsidies for green manufacturing."
"The author attributes the surge in juvenile anxiety disorders to the ubiquitous proliferation of social media platforms."
"Divergent academic outcomes among secondary schools were directly attributable to variations in funding levels per pupil."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
High-register Task 1 & 2 construction: 'This decline can be largely attributed to increased excise duties.'