ascribed
|a-scribed|
B2
/əˈskraɪbd/
(ascribe)
attribute to
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ascribe' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ascribere', where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'scribere' meant 'write'.
Historical Evolution
'ascribere' transformed into the Old French word 'ascrivre', and eventually became the modern English word 'ascribe' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to write to or assign', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'attribute or assign'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'ascribe'.
The success of the project was ascribed to the team's hard work.
Synonyms
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