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

Working as a sort of allover highlighter, this imparts a glowing, radiant bronze perfect for a dewy makeup look. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025

The results of the 2024 presidential election imparted the message to Hollywood that celebrity voices weren’t resonating. —Peter Bart, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2025

But, on the bright side, the flavor did wear off by the end of the day after a few hand washes while still imparting a high-shine finish to my nails. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 30 Jan. 2025

Season 2, Episode 10 provides payoff for her work in facial recognition — both digital and analog — as well as utilizing the chemistry knowledge imparted by Dr. Cole to save thousands of lives. —Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025

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