attribute or contribute

When trying to give credit to someone, say that you attribute your success to their help, not contribute. (Of course, a politician may attribute his success to those who contribute to his campaign fund, but probably only in private.)

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• ceasar vs caesar
• warmongerer vs warmonger
• appauled vs appalled
• summary vs summery
• amature vs amateur
• phantom vs fathom
• absorbtion vs absorption
• benefactor vs beneficiary
• as less as possible vs as little as possible
• acapella vs a capella vs a cappella

Definitions

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• n  a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
• n  an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity
• v  attribute or credit to
  We attributed this quotation to Shakespeare
• v  decide as to where something belongs in a scheme

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• v  bestow a quality on
• v  contribute to some cause
• v  be conducive to
• v  provide

News & Articles

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• Creative Laundry Systems Presented Ideas on the Changing Role of Laundry in Marketing Apartments at Marcus and ...
  Advances in equipment can transform laundry from a low value necessity into a rent enhancing amenity in Class A, B and C communities. It is especially important in competitive markets where internet marketing makes any unique attribute a marketing plus. (PRWeb June 11, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/creative/laundry/prweb10821901.htm
  June 12, 2013 - PRWeb
• Creative Laundry Systems Presented Ideas on the Changing Role of Laundry in Marketing Apartments at Marcus and ...
  Advances in equipment can transform laundry from a low value necessity into a rent enhancing amenity in Class A, B and C communities. It is especially important in competitive markets where internet marketing makes any unique attribute a marketing plus. (PRWeb June 11, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/creative/laundry/prweb10821901.htm
  June 12, 2013 - PRWeb
• Boys & Girls Clubs offering ‘Intro to Golf’ program
  BULLHEAD CITY — Many successful PGA Tour professionals will tell you they attribute their success on the golf course to early exposure to the game.
  June 11, 2013 - Mohave Daily News

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• City Council will pay for cameras at rec centers
  City Council will contribute $3.6 million from its capital budget to pay for cameras at playgrounds and recreation centers.
  June 12, 2013 - Philly.com
• Michigan may add checkoff funds to income tax forms
  Lansing — Michigan residents could contribute to funds aimed at fighting Alzheimer's and Lou Gehrig's disease through their income tax returns under legislation nearing final approval in Lansing.
  June 12, 2013 - Detroit News
• City Council will pay for cameras at rec centers
  City Council will contribute $3.6 million from its capital budget to pay for cameras at playgrounds and recreation centers.
  June 12, 2013 - Philly.com