attributed

/əˈtrɪbjutɪd/ /ˈætrɪˌbjutɪd/

Meanings

verb

To ascribe (something) to a given cause, reason etc.

Examples :

"The scientists attributed the sudden increase in rainfall to climate change. "

verb

To associate ownership or authorship of (something) to someone.

Examples :

"This poem is attributed to Browning."

literature writing communication style

adjective

Decorated with an attribute

Examples :

"The saint was depicted with a halo, making the painting clearly attributed with holiness. "

appearance style art

Related Words

painting verb

/ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/

To apply paint to.

"My sister is painting her bedroom walls a cheerful yellow. "

browning verb

/ˈbɹaʊ.nɪŋ/

To become brown.

"Fry the onions until they brown."

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

depicted verb

/dɪˈpɪktɪd/

To render a representation of something, using words, sounds, images, or other means.

"The movie depicted the struggles of a young student trying to balance schoolwork and part-time jobs. "

scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

increase noun

/ɪnˈkriːs/ /ˈɪŋkriːs/

An amount by which a quantity is increased.

"The increase in homework assignments this week was significant. "

authorship noun

/ˈɔθərˌʃɪp/ /ˈɔːθərˌʃɪp/

The quality or state of being an author; the function or dignity of an author.

"The student's careful research and original writing clearly demonstrated his authorship of the essay. "

attribute noun

/ˈætrɪbjuːt/ /əˈtrɪbjuːt/

A characteristic or quality of a thing.

"His finest attribute is his kindness."

associate noun

/əˈsəʊsi.ət/ /əˈsoʊsi.ət/

A person united with another or others in an act, enterprise, or business; a partner.

"My brother is my associate in the family business. "

decorated verb

/ˈdɛkəɹeɪtɪd/

To furnish with decorations.

"We decorated the Christmas tree with tinsel and baubles."

rainfall noun

/ˈreɪnfɔːl/ /ˈreɪnfɑːl/

The amount of rain that falls on a single occasion

"The rainfall was heavy yesterday, so the school was closed today. "

ownership noun

/ˈoʊnərʃɪp/ /ˈoʊnərˌʃɪp/

The state of having complete legal control of something; possession; proprietorship.

"My ownership of the bicycle means I am responsible for its upkeep and safety. "