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ascribe
/əˈskɹaɪb/
verb
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."
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."
(with to) To believe in or agree with; subscribe.
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