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Gene93 Posted 11 years ago
Vocabulary

attribute/credit

Hello,
What is the difference between "They credited/attributed their victory to hard work." and "The death of the Red Baron was credited/attributed to Capt. R. Brown."

I would use attribute in the first sentence and credit in the second.
Thank you
  

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" I see no significant difference. Gene93 What is the difference between ""The death of the Red Baron was credited/attributed to Capt. R.

  • " I see no significant difference.
  • Gene93 What is the difference between ""The death of the Red Baron was credited/attributed to Capt.
  • R.
  • " I see no significant difference.
  • 'Credit' seems to suggest a bit more approbation.
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Gene93What is the difference between "They credited/attributed their victory to hard work."
I see no significant difference.
Gene93What is the difference between ""The death of the Red Baron was credited/attributed to Capt. R. Brown."
I see no significant difference. 'Credit' seems to suggest a bit more approbation.

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