ascry

əˈskraɪ

Definitions

1. verb

to examine or investigate; to scrutinize

“The detective was tasked with ascribing the suspect’s alibi.”

2. verb

to come to a decision or conclusion about something

“She had to ascribe the meaning of the ancient text.”

3. noun

an interpretation or explanation of something

“The scholar’s ascription of the artifact’s origin was widely accepted.”

Synonyms

  • examine
  • investigate
  • scrutinize

Antonyms

  • dismiss
  • ignore