English Dictionary

ascribe

/əˈskɹaɪb/

verb

(transitive) To attribute a cause or characteristic to someone or something. / (transitive) To attribute a book, painting or any work of art or literature to a writer or creator.

Many people ascribe their success to hard work and determination.

意味（1）

(transitive) 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.

意味（2）

(transitive) 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.

意味（3）

(nonstandard, with to) To believe in or agree with; subscribe.

A survey of the literature reveals that many who have commented on the signaling of animals ascribe to the view that all of their communicative signals are manifestations of emotion or affect.