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impute

verb

Reveal meaning and examples

To attribute a quality, action, or fault to someone.

Do not impute a hidden motive without evidence.

Dictionary practice example.

Soon afterward, a member wanted to denounce a newcomer for returning a borrowed tool with a visible crack in its handle. Before the group could impute the damage to him, the coordinator checked the checkout photographs and the earlier maintenance note.

From Fair Rules and a Fair Review.

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