Definitions

1. verb

to attribute or assign a quality, property, or characteristic to someone or something

“The historian ascribed the artist’s unique style to his travels abroad.”

2. verb

to give credit or praise to someone or something

“The scientist ascribed the discovery to her research team.”

3. noun

the act of attributing or assigning a quality, property, or characteristic to someone or something

“The ascription of the award to the deserving candidate was widely praised.”

4. verb

to attribute or assign a cause or explanation to something

“The doctor ascribed the patient’s illness to a viral infection.”