Impute — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /im-ˈpyüt/ im·pute

Meaning & Definition of Impute

Impute (verb)

  1. to lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
  2. to credit or ascribe (something) to a person, cause, etc., attribute

Impute (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to explain (something) as being the result of something else

    "people often impute his silence to unfriendliness and not to the shyness it really represents"

    similar: accredit, ascribe, attribute, chalk up, credit, lay, put down
    related: blame, charge, father (on), impute (to), pin (on), assign, refer, associate, attach, connect, link

Related Entry: Impute (to) (verb)

Impute (to) is a different word from Impute. The synonyms below are for impute (to), not for impute.

  1. as in charge, blame

    similar: blame, charge, father (on), pin (on), accredit, ascribe, attribute, chalk up, credit, impute, lay, put down, assign, refer, associate, attach, connect, link

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Impute

The most common words with a similar meaning to Impute:

accredit, ascribe, attribute, chalk up, credit, lay, put down

Related Words for Impute

blame, charge, father (on), impute (to), pin (on), assign, refer, associate, attach, connect, link

Word Forms of Impute

Inflections: imputed, imputing

Derived words: imputability (noun), imputable (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Impute

Middle English, from Anglo-French imputer, from Latin imputare, from in- + putare to consider

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Impute

What does "Impute" mean?

"Impute" means to lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly. As a verb, it is defined as: to lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly.

What is another word for "Impute"?

Other words for "Impute" include accredit, ascribe, attribute, chalk up, credit, lay and put down. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Impute" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Impute"?

There are 18 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Impute". Common alternatives include accredit, ascribe, attribute, chalk up, credit, lay and put down.

How do you use "Impute" in a sentence?

Examples of "Impute" in a sentence: "people often impute his silence to unfriendliness and not to the shyness it really represents".

Is "Impute" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Impute" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Impute"?

"Impute" is pronounced /im-ˈpyüt/ and divided into syllables as im·pute.

What is the origin of the word "Impute"?

"Impute" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French imputer, from Latin imputare, from in- + putare to consider. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Impute" meaning "to explain (something) as being the result of something else"?

When "Impute" (verb) means to explain (something) as being the result of something else, synonyms include accredit, ascribe, attribute, chalk up, credit and lay.