impart

verb

im·​part im-ˈpärt How to pronounce impart (audio)
imparted; imparting; imparts
Synonyms of impart

transitive verb

1
: to give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store
Her experience imparted authority to her words.
The herbs impart flavor to the dish.
2
: to communicate the knowledge of : disclose
imparted my scheme to no one
impartment
im-ˈpärt-mənt How to pronounce impart (audio)
noun

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Examples of impart in a Sentence

Her presence imparted a sense of importance to the meeting. The oil imparts a distinctive flavor to the sauce. The chemicals imparted a bluish color to the paper.
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What might have seemed dull to a thought stimulated by the senses or by intellectual pursuits becomes an opportunity to listen for what Christ is imparting to us – nurturing our progress in understanding the things of Spirit, God. — Tony Lobl, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Aug. 2026 His skill, work ethic and knowledge are imparted in the meeting room and on the field, edge rusher Byron Young said. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026 This is the property of liquid that imparts an upward force to an object against gravity’s downward pull. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 31 July 2026 An intense dry rub coats the chicken both pre- and post-frying, imparting a crunchy crust with slow-building heat. — Ellen Fort, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for impart

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French empartir, from Latin impartire, from in- + partire to divide, part

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of impart was in the 15th century

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“Impart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impart. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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impart

verb
im·​part im-ˈpärt How to pronounce impart (audio)
1
: to give or grant from or as if from a store
schools impart knowledge
2
: to make known : disclose
I have a bit of news to impart

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