impart

verb

im·​part im-ˈpärt 

imparted; imparting; imparts

transitive verb

1

: to give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store

her experience imparted authority to her words

the flavor imparted by herbs

2

: to communicate the knowledge of : disclose

imparted my scheme to no one

impartment

im-ˈpärt-mənt 

noun

Synonyms

• communicate
• conduct
• convey
• give
• spread
• transfer
• transfuse
• transmit

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Each of the oaks imparts its own distinctive flavor according to Martin. —Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024

Her task: to impart safety lessons to a group of 14-year-old farmers in the state’s far west corner. —Patricia Leigh Brown, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Sep. 2024

The cheddar hits first, then the mascarpone, imparting a sweet, buttery richness to the chicken. —Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024

The buildup of dirt, soap scum, and debris in the machine causes mildew, bacteria, and mold to form, which imparts an offensive odor during washing. —Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2024

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

Kids Definition

impart

verb

im·​part im-ˈpärt 

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