Ascribe to
verb
To believe in the value or power of a particular idea or practice.
She ascribes to the belief that everyone has the power to change their own life.
Often appears as...
- ascribe to a belief
- ascribe to a theory
verb
To attribute something to a cause or source.
Experts ascribe the increase in crime to social breakdown.
Often appears as...
- ascribe to a cause
- ascribe to a source
Usage tips
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Academic
verb
To believe in the value or power of a particular idea or practice.
She ascribes to the belief that everyone has the power to change their own life.
Often appears as...
- ascribe to a belief
- ascribe to a theory
verb
To attribute something to a cause or source.
Experts ascribe the increase in crime to social breakdown.
Often appears as...
- ascribe to a cause
- ascribe to a source
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Beliefs
Used when expressing personal commitment to ideas like diets, exercise routines, or philosophies.
He ascribes to veganism wholeheartedly.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Visible Action
Involves beliefs or values not necessarily shown through actions but may influence them.
Despite her wealth, she ascribes to simple living.
Pro Tip 3/3Moral Stance
Reflects a moral or ethical position someone holds.
They ascribe to the principle of non-violence.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Beliefs
Used when expressing personal commitment to ideas like diets, exercise routines, or philosophies.
He ascribes to veganism wholeheartedly.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Visible Action
Involves beliefs or values not necessarily shown through actions but may influence them.
Despite her wealth, she ascribes to simple living.
Pro Tip 3/3Moral Stance
Reflects a moral or ethical position someone holds.
They ascribe to the principle of non-violence.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Beliefs
Used when expressing personal commitment to ideas like diets, exercise routines, or philosophies.
He ascribes to veganism wholeheartedly.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Visible Action
Involves beliefs or values not necessarily shown through actions but may influence them.
Despite her wealth, she ascribes to simple living.
Pro Tip 3/3Moral Stance
Reflects a moral or ethical position someone holds.
They ascribe to the principle of non-violence.
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