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ascribe in German

ascribe in German is zurückführen, zuschreiben — ascribe means to regard as arising from a specified cause or source.

ascribe in German

zurückführen
verb
(transitive) To attribute (a cause or characteristic) to someone or something.
zuschreiben
verb
(transitive) To attribute (a cause or characteristic) to someone or something.
zuschreiben
verb
(transitive) To attribute (a book, painting, or any other work of art or literature) to a writer or creator.

What does "ascribe" mean?

  1. verb To regard as arising from a specified cause or source.
  2. verb To attribute (a book, painting, or any other work of art or literature) to a writer or creator.
  3. verb To believe in or agree with; to subscribe.
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What is "ascribe" in German?

"ascribe" in German is zurückführen, zuschreiben. ascribe means: To regard as arising from a specified cause or source.

Are there other ways to say "ascribe" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "ascribe": zurückführen, zuschreiben.

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