impute (verb)

1. In the cartoon, the character's mischievous acts can be imputed to his playful nature.

2. The timeless beauty of the building can be imputed to the skillful use of natural light.

3. The success of the novel can be imputed to the author's captivating storytelling ability.

4. The feeling of love and passion can be imputed to the couple's romantic getaway to a secluded beach.

1. Some people impute the existence of evil to a divine being.

2. In the comic book, the villain imputes his villainous actions to his tragic childhood.

3. The protagonist imputes his dissatisfaction in relationships to his fear of commitment.

4. Historians impute the rise of the Roman Empire to its military prowess and political strategies.