Impute to

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verb

To attribute or ascribe something to somebody or something.

The errors were imputed to our inexperience.
Visual representation of "impute to" - To attribute or ascribe something to somebody or something.

Often appears as...

  • impute to negligence
  • impute to ignorance
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Implication Nuance

Imputing to implies a hidden reason or underlying cause that's not immediately obvious.

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His silence was imputed to nerves, not indifference.
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Passive Voice

'Impute to' is often used in passive sentences to focus on the effect rather than the cause.

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The victory was imputed to strategic planning.
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Negative Connotation

Often used to describe assigning blame or errors rather than positive qualities.

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The collapse of the talks was imputed to a lack of compromise.
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