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
  • At the end of last week’s episode, a messenger informs Claire that her husband Jamie (Sam Heughan) has been lost at sea on his way to the American Colonies.
    Hunter Ingram, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
  • This helped the design inform several storytelling beats.
    Mark Blankenship, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of inform
Verb
  • As Stray Kids notes, this openness to multilingual content will only encourage artists to experiment more boldly with their work and seek collaborations that will familiarize new audiences to their music.
    Cecilia Ciocchetti, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Most major airlines have specific pet policies, including fees and restrictions, which travelers should familiarize themselves with before flying.
    Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of familiarize
Verb
  • 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
  • The continued relevance of these debates – particularly in regard to Russia and Ukraine today – makes these books not only edifying but also timely.
    Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of edify
Verb
  • The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief media.
    Kareem Chehayeb and Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
  • The terms for a cease-fire appear to be taking shape, according to several regional and U.S. officials briefed on the diplomacy.
    Euan Ward, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of brief
Verb
  • Ironically, this is followed by Venus’ dazzling debut in your sign on Dec. 7, heightening your charisma and powers of persuasion while enlightening you with insight and perspective on your romantic expression.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Bursting his bubble by enlightening him that his singing is holding you back will not endear you to him.
    Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of enlighten
Verb
  • Uncovering a Forgotten History The discovery was initiated by a 1930s agricultural report referencing untended land filled with graves and trees—an area unsuitable for cultivation.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Many were elated when a human rights lawyer, Raúl Alfonsín, was sworn in as president and initiated trials of the junta’s top leadership.
    Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of initiate
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