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verb

Word Frequency: 1.5

Definitions

1.verbTo 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.verbTo 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.verb(with to) To believe in or agree with; subscribe.

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