In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which…
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.
Impute
- A.
Ascribe
- B.
Absolve
- C.
Exculpate
- D.
Exonerate
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Correct answer: A
In synonym questions, first fix the exact shade of meaning carried by the given word before comparing the options — only a word carrying that same shade of meaning is the correct synonym, not merely a broadly related word.
Impute means to attribute something (typically a fault, quality, or motive) to a person or cause. Ascribe carries this exact sense — to attribute a quality, work, or event to a particular cause or person. Hence Ascribe is the correct synonym.
The other options carry the opposite sense of freeing someone from blame, not attributing it:
Absolve means to formally free someone from blame, guilt, or an obligation.
Exculpate means to clear someone of an alleged fault or guilt by showing evidence against it.
Exonerate means to officially clear someone of blame for wrongdoing.