impute Definition
- 1represent (something, especially something undesirable) as being done, caused, or possessed by someone; attribute
- 2ascribe (a moral fault or wrongdoing) to someone
Using impute: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "impute" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The rise in crime was imputed to unemployment and poverty.
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He imputed his success to hard work and determination.
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She imputed her colleague's mistake to carelessness.
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The company was found guilty of imputing false information to its customers.
impute Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with impute
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It is unfair to impute motives to someone without evidence.
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The prosecutor tried to impute guilt to the defendant, but the evidence was not strong enough.
impute value
attribute a certain value or worth to something
Example
The appraiser imputed a high value to the antique vase.
Origins of impute
from Old French 'imputer', from Latin 'imputare', meaning 'to reckon, charge'
Summary: impute in Brief
The verb 'impute' [ɪmˈpjuːt] means to attribute or ascribe something, especially something undesirable, to someone. It can also mean to assign a moral fault or wrongdoing to someone. Examples include 'The rise in crime was imputed to unemployment and poverty.' and 'She imputed her colleague's mistake to carelessness.' Phrases include 'impute motive,' 'impute guilt,' and 'impute value.'
