Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Attribute”?

Attribute means to assign or ascribe to a cause or source.

• Correct answer - assign or ascribe to: it has the same meaning as Attribute.
• give proof of: to demonstrate - wrong, it does not mean the same as Attribute.
• to praise or admire: to speak highly of - wrong, it does not mean the same as Attribute.
• study: to learn by reading - wrong, it does not mean the same as Attribute.