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

"Behaviour is just put down to persistent defiance and bad behaviour, and they're punished for it," she says.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

“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

And much of City's success this season can be put down to the on-field relationship of that left-sided duo.

From BBC ● May 16, 2026

Hopefully, it will be put down to excitement.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

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