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impute

im·pute
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [im-pyoot]
    • /ɪmˈpyut/
    • /ɪmˈpjuːt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [im-pyoot]
    • /ɪmˈpyut/

Definitions of impute word

  • verb with object impute to attribute or ascribe: The children imputed magical powers to the old woman. 1
  • verb with object impute to attribute or ascribe (something discreditable), as to a person. 1
  • verb with object impute Law. to ascribe to or charge (a person) with an act or quality because of the conduct of another over whom one has control or for whose acts or conduct one is responsible. 1
  • verb with object impute Theology. to attribute (righteousness, guilt, etc.) to a person or persons vicariously; ascribe as derived from another. 1
  • verb with object impute Obsolete. to charge (a person) with fault. 1
  • noun impute Represent (something, especially something undesirable) as being done, caused, or possessed by someone; attribute. 1

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Origin of impute

First appearance:

before 1325
One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English imputen < Latin imputāre, equivalent to im- im-1 + putāre to assess, reckon, think; see putative

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Parts of speech for Impute

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

impute popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

impute usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for impute

verb impute

  • ascribe — If you ascribe an event or condition to a particular cause, you say or consider that it was caused by that thing.
  • adduce — If you adduce something such as a fact or reason, you mention it in order to support an argument.
  • reference — pointer
  • hint — an indirect, covert, or helpful suggestion; clue: Give me a hint as to his identity.
  • indict — (of a grand jury) to bring a formal accusation against, as a means of bringing to trial: The grand jury indicted him for murder.

Antonyms for impute

verb impute

  • absolve — If a report or investigation absolves someone from blame or responsibility, it formally states that he or she is not guilty or is not to blame.
  • praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
  • guard — to keep safe from harm or danger; protect; watch over: to guard the ruler.
  • protect — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
  • defend — If you defend someone or something, you take action in order to protect them.

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