2. Predicable, ascribable, belonging, adhering, inhering or inherent (in), true (of). Attribute, v. a. Ascribe, assign, refer, impute, consider as due.
Attribute, n.
1. Quality, property, characteristic, peculiarity, mark, note, predicate. 2. (Fine Arts.) Symbol, characteristic symbol, concomitant sign, attendant designating figure or object. Attrition, n. Abrasion, friction, rubbing, wearing away, rubbing away.
Attune, v. a.
1. (Rare.) Set to a tune, make musical. 2. Tune, accord, harmonize, modulate, put in tune. 3. Bring into accord or agreement, harmonize, adjust, adapt, attemper, accommodate. At Variance. Quarrelling, bickering. See at odds.
Auburn, a. Nut-brown, chestnut-colored, reddish-brown.
Auction, n. Vendue, cant, public sale, auction sale.
Auctioneer, n. Vendue-master.
Audacious, a.
1. (Now rare.) Bold, daring, fearless, courageous, intrepid, venturesome, dauntless, undaunted, valiant,
stout-hearted. 2. Presumptuous, assuming, forward, impudent, insolent, shameless, unabashed, brazen, impertinent,
full of effrontery. Audaciousness, n. See audacity.
Audacity, n.
1. Boldness, daring, fearlessness, courage, intrepidity, venturesomeness, hardihood. 2. Impudence, insolence, effrontery, presumptuousness, presumption, assurance, face, front, brass,
impertinence, sauciness.
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