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

To give your glass that freshly chilled feeling without risking the side-eye from a French winemaker, opt for stainless-steel wands like these, which quickly cool the wine without diluting it or imparting any flavors. —Sophie Dodd, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024

For Ramage of Krampus' Cove, miso is another ingredient that does wonders to impart savory flavors in mixed drinks. —David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024

The agave is also cooked differently, which can impart more smoky and herbal notes than a typical tequila. —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2024

Brands now harness its fragrant zing to enhance the sweetness of chocolate, to bring a zippy edge to bagels, and to impart tingly floral notes to cocktails. —Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 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