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Ascribe

usgb/əˈskraɪb/Volume
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Causation EmphasisPlay
Use 'ascribe' when emphasizing the cause of an event or situation. SlideShe ascribed her failure to lack of study.
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Not ProvenPlay
'Ascribe' often suggests the cause is an opinion, not a proven fact. SlideCritics ascribed the team's loss to poor coaching.
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Subtle Implied BlamePlay
'Ascribe' can subtly imply blame or credit without being direct. SlideHe ascribed the project's delay to unforeseen circumstances.
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