impart

[im-pahrt]

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.

verb (used without object)

1. to grant a part or share; share.

impart

/ ɪmˈpɑːt /

verb

1. to communicate (information); relate

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

   to impart wisdom

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of impart¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Latin impartīre “to share”; im- ¹, part

Word History and Origins

Origin of impart¹

C15: from Old French impartir, from Latin impertīre, from _im- (in) + partīre to share, from pars part

Synonym Study

See communicate.

Example Sentences

“Every chef is fighting for them, and they don’t last very long,” says Espinoza, who prefers using cilantro and other vibrantly colored greens to impart similar flavors.

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Before we wrap up our interview, Delgado imparts one last nugget of advice:

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Modi told her the visit would strengthen "efforts to impart new momentum" to the two countries' partnership.

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However, “the broader context of a heated rap battle, with incendiary language and offensive accusations hurled by both participants, would not incline the reasonable listener to believe that ‘Not Like Us’ imparts verifiable facts.”

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In the lesson covering the handoff of beverages, baristas role-played how to impart warmth to the customer, according to the training material.

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Related Words

• communicate 
• convey 
• pass on 
• transmit