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

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put down to

“According to some of the American published sources, the cause of the conflict was put down to Tripoli’s piracy and America’s determination to suppress it,” Folayan wrote.

From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026

But it’s not clear how much of that can be put down to social media.

From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026

In contrast, Manchester United's stoppage time 3-2 win against Burnley can be put down to a VAR penalty.

From BBC ● May 26, 2026

Slaymaker said he had noticed an increase in people using their phones in the cinema, which he put down to "changes in people's attention span".

From BBC ● May 21, 2026

The gravel had been put down to make a foundation, the pump had been installed, and the cement had been poured and left to dry.

From "A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park

put down to

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