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put down to

VERB
refer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assign attribute cite hint indicate introduce invoke point out specify
STRONG
accredit adduce advert allude ascribe associate charge credit designate excerpt exemplify extract glance impute insert instance interpolate lay name notice point quote
WEAK
bring up direct attention give as example make allusion make mention of make reference speak about speak of touch on
Antonyms
STRONG
ignore insert neglect remove
WEAK
hold back

Example Sentences

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"The pain has either been ignored or put down to normal life or stress," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

A trophyless season last year - Guardiola's first since his debut season in Manchester - was put down to injuries and new players settling in.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Empress Masako, a former high-flying diplomat, struggled for years with a stress-related illness after joining the household, which some have put down to the pressure to have a boy.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

It could all have been so different had Australia taken their chances but a missed stumping gave Harmanpreet a life on 10, while the simplest of catches was put down to reprieve Rodrigues on 82.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

Hopefully, it will be put down to excitement.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins