impart (to)

verb

Definition of impart (to)next
as in to inform

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impart (to)
  1. inform
  2. familiarize
  3. edify
  4. brief
  5. enlighten
  6. initiate
Verb
  • Morningstar informs us that the SPDR Bloomberg High Yield fund has averaged a total return (coupons plus price changes) of 5.1% a year, three points better than the return on the Vanguard all-purpose fund that owns only higher quality debt.
    William Baldwin, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
  • For democracies like India and the United States, these tools can be transformative in informing citizens and safeguarding public discourse.
    Shashi Shekhar Vempati, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of inform
Verb
  • Writing to a Jesuit missionary in China, Leibniz floated the idea that the binary system might help to convert the Chinese to Christianity, by familiarizing them with the Biblical concept of creation ex nihilo.
    Anthony Gottlieb, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Smartphone users should familiarize themselves with encrypted communication to protect their data.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of familiarize
Verb
  • Consider it everyday activism anchored in acknowledgement, self-preservation and edifying intellectual steers.
    Katie Baron, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Many of those parents have grown cynical about politicians of all stripes, but now have hope that Trump will pursue policies that edify, rather than undermine, the nuclear family.
    Chad Williams, National Review, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of edify
Verb
  • The bureau does not brief other senators on its findings.
    John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Some witnesses contacted by the FBI did not respond, according to multiple sources familiar with background outreach and other sources briefed on the process.
    Rachel Scott, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of brief
Verb
  • This year events will enlighten educators on topics from identifying media bias to understanding journalism responsibility to keep institutions accountable.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • So please, Democratic politicians, enlighten me as to where any of you have a political leg to stand on?
    Michelle Jefferson, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of enlighten
Verb
  • Advertisement Marrone warned that more power shutoffs, initiated to limited potential fire starts from electrical equipment, will likely occur over the next few days.
    Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Anticipating potential investor challenges, some corporate boards proactively initiated leadership transitions, strategically replacing executives before formal campaigns could be launched.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of initiate
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