attribute
verb/ɐtɾiˈbwiɾ/high
a·tri·bu·ir
Definition
To regard something as being caused by or belonging to someone or something; to assign or ascribe.
Historians attribute the fall of the empire to economic collapse.
She attributes her good health to a balanced diet and exercise.
Common collocations
attribute responsibilityattribute meaningassign a taskattribute blame
Etymology
Do latim 'attribuere' (conceder, atribuir).