impart

American  

[im-pahrt] / ɪmˈpɑrt /

verb (used with object)

1. to make known; tell; relate; disclose.

   to impart a secret.

   Synonyms:

   divulge, reveal

   Antonyms:

   conceal

2. to give; bestow; communicate.

   to impart knowledge.

   Synonyms:

   confer, cede, grant, transmit

3. to grant a part or share of.

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verb (used without object)

1. to grant a part or share; share.

impart British  

/ ɪmˈpɑːt /

verb

1. to communicate (information); relate

2. to give or bestow (something, esp an abstract quality)

   to impart wisdom

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Related Words

See communicate.

Other Word Forms

• impartable adjective
• impartation noun
• imparter noun
• impartment noun
• preimpart verb (used with object)
• self-imparting adjective
• unimparted adjective

Etymology

Origin of impart

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Latin impartīre “to share”; 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!

Example Sentences

Here Mr. Stoppard managed to impart a few slivers of his deep knowledge of literary history while exploring the universal theme of a love that cannot find expression or recompense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

The editorial line for the songs was to validate childhood experiences without trying to impart any life lessons, acknowledging those feelings through comedy.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

So many modern films and television shows made for children lure them into their worlds with smooth, fluid animation, using the stylistic softness to covertly impart some important lessons.

From Salon • Nov. 5, 2025

Among the messages she said she hopes to impart to leaders next week: Nations need to adopt policies that bring everyone along.

From Barron's • Oct. 8, 2025

And maybe that’s what this beanfield could impart to a down-in-the-dumps, dog-eared town like Milagro.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

Related Words

• communicate
• convey
• pass on
• transmit