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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preimpartverb (used with object)
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impartmentnoun
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impartationnoun
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unimpartedadjective
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impartableadjective
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self-impartingadjective
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imparternoun
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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are impartingprogressive
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am impartingprogressive 1st person singular
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impartssingular 3rd person
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have been impartingperfect progressive
Past
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had impartedperfect
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were impartingprogressive plural
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impartedparticiple
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had been impartingperfect progressive
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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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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)
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Example Sentences
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Earlier in her speech, Kirk recalled her husband’s hope that this conference would impart lessons about “the sanctity of life, about fiscal responsibility, about liberty and family.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
When Bill is asked about work-life balance, he’s also asked if he has inspirational words to impart.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
"The photons spin in a corkscrew fashion, but more importantly, we can use these spinning photons to impart spin on electrons that are the heart of quantum computing."
From Science Daily • May 30, 2026
“They’ve had more years, more life experience and more opportunities to learn financial lessons, which translates into more guidance they can impart onto their kids,” Bohmfalk said.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
“Well, impart this to your so-called pupils. Tell ‘em to keep off my property.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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