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Synonyms of impute

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Another word for impute is attribute. Other synonyms of impute are ascribe, accredit, charge and lay.

Synonyms and similar words for impute

verbTo attribute or ascribe (responsibility or fault) to a cause or source.

  • attributeTo ascribe (something) to a given cause, reason etc.; to affix.
  • insinuate
  • chargeTo impute or ascribe.
  • imply
  • accreditTo ascribe; attribute; credit with.
  • ascribeTo regard as arising from a specified cause or source.
  • attach figurativelyTo connect, in a figurative sense; to ascribe or attribute; to affix; with to.
  • chalk up toTo attribute or account for something; to ascribe.
  • layTo impute; to charge; to allege.
  • put down toTo ascribe; to assume to be the cause of a situation.
  • draw figuratively, obsoleteTo attribute (something) to a person or thing; to ascribe.
  • repose obsoleteTo regard (something) as being embodied in another thing; to ascribe, to attribute.

verbTo take into account.

verbTo attribute, ascribe, blame, or credit to.

Meaning of impute

  1. verb To attribute or ascribe (responsibility or fault) to a cause or source.
  2. verb To ascribe (sin or righteousness) to someone by substitution.
  3. verb To take into account.

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Questions about synonyms of impute

What is another word for impute?
Impute has 17 synonyms on Word.ws, such as attribute, ascribe, accredit, charge and lay.
What does impute mean?
Impute means to attribute or ascribe (responsibility or fault) to a cause or source.

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