Synonyms for Impute & Similar Words
Definition of impute
- verb
- attribute or credit to; "We attributed this quotation to Shakespeare"; "People impute great cleverness to cats"
- attribute (responsibility or fault) to a cause or source; "The teacher imputed the student's failure to his nervousness"
3 synonyms found
Writing tips for "impute"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like ascribe, assign, attribute can replace "impute" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Impute" in song lyrics
See how impute is used in real songs:
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"This silence for my sin you did impute,"
William Shakespeare — Sonnet LXXXIII