Word of the Day

ascribe

[uh-skrahyb]

verb:

to attribute

Explanation

To ascribe is to assign a cause, quality, or origin to something. The word tends to show up when we're discussing why things happen or where ideas come from, especially when the connection isn't obvious. Keep ascribe handy for nuanced explanations.

Example: We must not ascribe every success solely to luck, but acknowledge hard work.