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ascribes

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/əˈskɹaɪbz/ English

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  1. To attribute a cause or characteristic to someone or something.“One may ascribe these problems to the federal government; however, at this stage it is unclear what caused them.”
  2. To attribute a book, painting or any work of art or literature to a writer or creator.“It is arguable as to whether we can truly ascribe this play to Shakespeare.”
  3. (with to) To believe in or agree with; subscribe.

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