Which one is correct?
"be attributed to" or "be attributed by"?

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be attributed to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to assign credit or blame to someone or something.

Examples:

  • The success of the project can be attributed to the hard work of the team.
  • The painting was attributed to a famous artist.
  • The increase in sales can be attributed to the new marketing strategy.
  • The error was attributed to a software glitch.
  • The decline in the company's stock price was attributed to poor financial performance.

Alternatives:

  • can be credited to
  • can be ascribed to
  • can be assigned to
  • can be traced back to
  • can be linked to

be attributed by

This phrase is not a common construction in English.

The correct phrase is 'be attributed to'. 'Be attributed by' is not a common construction in English. 'Be attributed to' is used to assign credit or blame to someone or something.

Last Updated: April 14, 2024

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