a characteristic or quality of a person or thing

something associated with or belonging to a person or thing by virtue of which they are what they are; an inherent property or a customary accompaniment

the attributes of a lady

(+ to) to credit a certain person, group of people, etc with (something or its invention, creation, or origination)

Popular opinion has always attributed the invention to the Americans

The painting known as ‘The Bravo’ is now attributed to Titian

(+ to) to put (a happening, etc) down to a particular circumstance, etc; to regard something as the cause or influence of (something)

To what do you attribute your success?

to ascribe (qualities or feelings) to something or somebody

The locals attributed amazing healing powers to the spring