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 herbs impart flavor to the dish.

2

: to communicate the knowledge of : disclose

imparted my scheme to no one

impartment

im-ˈpärt-mənt 

noun

Synonyms of impart

• transmit
• spread
• give
• convey

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

In the case of foods and certain beverages, breakdown of the amino acids results in volatile Strecker aldehydes, which are responsible for aroma, and in aminoketones, which impart flavor and coloration, particularly browning. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Nov. 2026

As the restaurant transitions to evening, the lighting will adjust to impart the intimacy of a neighborhood supper club, Sieve said. — Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

The eighteen-meter-tall brick curve that encases the altar has a tremendous body, nearly ominous in its presence, that imparts an intuitive understanding—even amid the doubt—that what provides shelter necessarily does so through strength. — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

The feathers offered texture, while the lace detail imparted a sporty feel. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026

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

Rhymes for impart

• apart
• depart
• flowchart
• forepart
• pushcart
• rampart
• redstart
• restart
• subpart
• sweetheart
• upstart
• art

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