Impute is a formal word typically used in contexts in which a motive, act, or emotion is credited or ascribed to someone, especially falsely or unfairly. For example, if you impute dishonesty to …

Impute definition: to attribute or ascribe.. See examples of IMPUTE used in a sentence.

IMPUTE definition: 1. to say that someone is responsible for something that has happened, especially something bad, or…. Learn more.

When you impute something, you name the cause of something that has happened. For example, you might impute your ability to sing well to the thousands of dollars your parents spent in …

impute to attribute or ascribe something discreditable: He imputed the error to the salesperson.

Sep 26, 2025 · impute (third-person singular simple present imputes, present participle imputing, simple past and past participle imputed) The teacher imputed the student's failure to his …

If you impute something such as blame or a crime to someone, you say that they are responsible for it or are the cause of it.

im•pute /ɪmˈpyut/ v. [~ + object + to + object], -put•ed, -put•ing. to believe that someone has (a quality, etc.): The children imputed magical powers to the old woman. to believe that someone …

IMPUTE meaning: to say or suggest that someone or something has or is guilty of (something)

Impute definition: To relate (something, usually something bad) to a particular cause or source; place the fault or responsibility for.