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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ascribe

/əˈskraɪb/ verb · British & US
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What does ascribe mean?

verb

To attribute or credit something to a particular person or source. To describe or interpret something in a particular way.

Example

"The historian ascribed the discovery to a young scientist who had been working on the project for years."

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