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attributed

Pronunciación: [əˈtrɪbjuːtɪd]

Palabra

Contexto: «assignment of responsibility»

(verb) to say that something is caused by or belongs to someone or something. It's like saying, 'This artwork was made by this artist, and they are the reason it looks this way.'

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Many people attribute the invention of the telephone to Alexander Graham Bell.

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She didn't attribute the mistake to anyone; it was just an accident.

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Who do you think the story is attributed to?

Contexto: «description of qualities»

(verb) to identify certain qualities or characteristics as belonging to someone or something. It's like saying, 'This person is known for being kind, and we say that kindness is attributed to them.'

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The teacher attributed his students' success to their hard work and dedication.

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You can't just attribute all his problems to being busy; there are other reasons too.

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What qualities are attributed to the main character in the book?

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