imparted; imparting; imparts
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
Synonyms
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
Leaving the pulp and skin in place give black peppercorns their pungency as opposed to white pepper, whose surrounding pulp and skins have been removed, imparting a milder flavor to this spice.
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Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 20 Apr. 2024
His parents returned to France three years later, and raised him as an atheist while imparting a respect for all religious-minded people, including his Hasidic Jewish ancestors.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
The Larry of the future will neither receive nor impart moral instruction.
—Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
The 30-something Manhattanite’s weekly column chronicled her adventures in the search for romance, imparting plenty of life lessons along the way.
—Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
These impart an astringent taste—described as bitter or dry—that is often characteristic of red wine.4
However, for some people, the tannins in tea can cause headaches.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Health, 13 Mar. 2024
The formula, which nourishes with a blend of vitamin E and shea oil, imparts a light-catching gloss.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2024
The graphical marks could impart even the physical origin of the juniper berries used in a gin, offering a level of accuracy beyond traditional sensory analysis.
—Eve Thomas, WIRED, 3 Apr. 2024
Cast iron or cast aluminum grates impart great grill marks because of their heat conductivity, but stainless steel or porcelain wipe off easily.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 20 Apr. 2024
His parents returned to France three years later, and raised him as an atheist while imparting a respect for all religious-minded people, including his Hasidic Jewish ancestors.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
The Larry of the future will neither receive nor impart moral instruction.
—Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
The 30-something Manhattanite’s weekly column chronicled her adventures in the search for romance, imparting plenty of life lessons along the way.
—Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
These impart an astringent taste—described as bitter or dry—that is often characteristic of red wine.4
However, for some people, the tannins in tea can cause headaches.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Health, 13 Mar. 2024
The formula, which nourishes with a blend of vitamin E and shea oil, imparts a light-catching gloss.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2024
The graphical marks could impart even the physical origin of the juniper berries used in a gin, offering a level of accuracy beyond traditional sensory analysis.
—Eve Thomas, WIRED, 3 Apr. 2024
Cast iron or cast aluminum grates impart great grill marks because of their heat conductivity, but stainless steel or porcelain wipe off easily.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Impart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impart. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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