The witch was able to impute magical powers to the children
Not always. :)
"The lawyer's job was to impute the defendant."
current unrest in Afghanistan can be imputed to the old American policies of supporting Taliban.
In the first place you do not use the word "used" here in this question.An example: Jesus did impute His righteousness on those who believe.Our sins were imputed on Jesus on the cross.
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