attributed
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for attributed, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Said to be the work, quality, or possession of a particular person, cause, or source.
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Less common
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How to use attributed
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Frequently asked questions
What does “attributed” mean?
The word “attributed” means said to be the work, quality, or possession of a particular person, cause, or source. In plain terms, credited to, or said to come from, a particular person or cause.
How do you pronounce “attributed”?
“Attributed” is pronounced uh-TRIHB-yoo-tihd (/əˈtɹɪb.(j)ə.tɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “attributed” in a sentence?
Here is “attributed” used in a sentence: “The painting is attributed to a student of Rembrandt, not the master himself.”
What part of speech is “attributed”?
“Attributed” is an adjective.
Is “attributed” a common word?
“Attributed” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between attributed and credited?
Credited presents authorship or responsibility as established fact, while attributed often signals belief rather than proof: the work or quality is said to be from a particular person, cause, or source. In art and publishing, "attributed to" an artist conventionally means experts believe the work is theirs but cannot be certain.
What is the difference between attribute and contribute?
To attribute something is to say it was caused or created by a particular source: success attributed to hard work. To contribute is to give or supply something toward a result: hard work contributed to the success. The confusion arises because both verbs commonly appear with "to."
Do you say attributed to or attributed with?
The standard construction is attributed to: a work, quality, or result is attributed to its creator, owner, or cause. "Attributed with" is nonstandard; if you need a construction that takes with, use credited with, as in "she is credited with inventing the process."