attribute vs contribute :

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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Definitions

  • 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

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


  • 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
  • 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