Impute to Meaning in English
expression
ˌɪmˈpjut/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
im-PYOOT to, im-PYOOT tuh, im-PYOOT ti
ɪmpjˈuːt/ /tˈuː
im-PYOOT TOO
Definition
To say or believe that something (usually a fault or action) is caused by or belongs to a particular person or thing.
Usage & Nuances
Formal, academic, or legal use. Often about responsibility for something negative, but can be neutral. Common pattern: 'impute X to Y.' Not interchangeable with 'attribute' in informal contexts.
Spanish: atribuir a - imputar aPortuguese (BR): atribuir a - imputar aPortuguese (PT): atribuir a - imputar aChinese (Simplified): 归咎于 - 归因于Chinese (Traditional): 歸咎於 - 歸因於Hindi: का श्रेय देना - आरोपित करनाArabic: ينسب إلى - يعزو إلىBengali: দোষারোপ করা - দায়ি করাRussian: приписывать (кому-то/чему-то)Japanese: ～のせいにする - 帰するVietnamese: gán cho - quy choKorean: 탓하다 - 돌리다Turkish: atfetmek - yüklemekUrdu: منسوب کرنا - ٹھہراناIndonesian: mengaitkan pada - menyalahkan pada
Example Sentences
They impute the failure to poor planning.
basic
Some leaders impute mistakes to their team.
basic
The critics impute dishonesty to the politician.
basic
Don't impute their actions to malice—they probably just made a mistake.
natural
Her achievements are sometimes imputed to family connections rather than her talent.
natural
People often impute motives to others without knowing the full story.
natural