attribute success to
/əˈtrɪbjuːt səkˈses tuː/
Meaning
To state or believe that one's achievements are the result of a specific cause, factor, or person. It is a formal way of giving credit or explaining the reasons behind a positive outcome.
Examples
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I attribute my success to the unwavering support of my family.
I attribute my success to the unwavering support of my family.
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The CEO attributes the company's success to their innovative marketing strategy.
The CEO attributes the company's success to their innovative marketing strategy.
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Many elite athletes attribute their success to mental resilience rather than physical talent.
Many elite athletes attribute their success to mental resilience rather than physical talent.
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She attributes her academic success to disciplined study habits.
She attributes her academic success to disciplined study habits.
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It is common for leaders to attribute their success to teamwork and collaboration.
It is common for leaders to attribute their success to teamwork and collaboration.
Common Mistakes
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✗ She attributes her success for hard work.
✓ She attributes her success to hard work.
The verb 'attribute' always collocates with the preposition 'to', not 'for' or 'with'.
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✗ He contributes his success to luck.
✓ He attributes his success to luck.
'Contribute' means to give or supply something alongside others. 'Attribute' means to assign a cause or credit to something.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Most entrepreneurs ___ a combination of hard work and good timing.
💡 credit their achievements to
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attribute success to
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It is humble to ___ external factors rather than personal talent.
💡 explain your achievements by pointing to
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attribute success to