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impute

/ɪmˈpjuːt/
im · pute /ɪm · ˈpjuːt/
English Definition
v. to attribute or ascribe (something) to someone or something.
中文释义
归咎于, 归因于
Significado en Español
imputar, atribuir
한국어 뜻
돌리다, 귀속시키다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
quy kết, đổ lỗi
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Example Sentence

Many people impute his success to his family's wealth.

许多人将他的成功归因于他的家族财富。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
im(enters)+pute(thought)→Assign fault or responsibility to someone.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which word is a synonym of “impute”?

  1. A deduct
  2. B attribute
  3. C prohibit
  4. D reveal
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B — attribute. “impute” means v. to attribute or ascribe (something) to someone or something.

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

It is unfair to ______ selfish motives to someone who is only trying to help.

  1. A prove
  2. B deny
  3. C excuse
  4. D impute
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D — impute. “impute” means v. to attribute or ascribe (something) to someone or something.

Common questions about “impute”

What does “impute” mean?

impute — v. to attribute or ascribe (something) to someone or something.. In Chinese: 归咎于, 归因于.

How do you pronounce “impute”?

impute is pronounced /ɪmˈpjuːt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: im · pute.

How do you use “impute” in a sentence?

Many people impute his success to his family's wealth. (许多人将他的成功归因于他的家族财富。)

What are synonyms for “impute”?

attribute, ascribe, assign, credit — all close in meaning to impute (v. to attribute or ascribe (something) to someone or something.).

Is “impute” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. impute appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “impute”?

im(enters)+pute(thought)→Assign fault or responsibility to someone.

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