impart
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
verb
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to communicate (information); relate
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to give or bestow (something, esp an abstract quality)
to impart wisdom
Synonym Usage
See communicate.
Other Word Forms
Derived Forms
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unimpartedadjective
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impartableadjective
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self-impartingadjective
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imparternoun
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impartmentnoun
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impartationnoun
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preimpartverb (used with object)
Conjugated Forms
Present
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have impartedperfect
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has impartedperfect 3rd person singular
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has been impartingperfect progressive 3rd person singular
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is impartingprogressive 3rd person singular
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impartingparticiple
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am impartingprogressive 1st person singular
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are impartingprogressive
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have been impartingperfect progressive
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impartssingular 3rd person
Past
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had impartedperfect
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were impartingprogressive plural
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had been impartingperfect progressive
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impartedparticiple
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impartedsimple
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was impartingprogressive singular
Future
Etymology
Origin of impart
First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Latin impartīre “to share”; see im- 1, part
Explanation
Let me impart a little bit of knowledge to you about the word impart. It means to pass on, transmit, or bestow. If you share this with your study partner, you are imparting your new wisdom. Studying imparts confidence as well as information, long life imparts wisdom, and anise seed imparts the flavor of licorice. Your mother can impart the importance of dressing neatly each and every day. Though it shares a root with the word part, impart doesn't mean to split into pieces, but rather to divide or share with another. Let me impart this message to you — always do your part!
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Example Sentences
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Impart thou the Greatest Name to the ears, so that all may call out among nations: “O Thou Baha’ of the world!
From Tablets of Abdul-Baha Abbas by `Abdu'l-Bahá
Impart, said the Khaleefeh, what thou hast to tell me.
From The Thousand and One Nights, Vol. I. Commonly Called the Arabian Nights' Entertainments by Anonymous
The wind blows in along the sea— Its salty wet caresses Impart to all the ships that be A thrill before it passes.
From Colors of Life Poems and Songs and Sonnets by Eastman, Max
"I perceive that Miss Martin has a secret of moment to Impart to you; pray let me not trouble the interview by my presence," said Lady Dorothea.
From The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) by Lever, Charles James
As you are honourable Gentlemen, Impart unto a couple of cold combatants.
From The Little French Lawyer A Comedy by Beaumont, Francis
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