impart

verb

im·​part im-ˈpärt How to pronounce impart (audio)
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 noun

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.
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The layers of foliage together with their rough texture impart considerable drought tolerance to this plant which, until today, has never been watered. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 5 July 2025 Simple and impactful, this pantry marinade made from lemon, honey, tahini and olive oil gives chicken a subtle nutty flavor and imparts a gorgeous color — and caramelization — thanks to the honey’s sugar content. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025 Goa’s hot, humid climate accelerates aging while imparting the spirit's unique characteristics. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 Lemon zest and segments: Lemon zest delivers a bold, lemony flavor, while segments impart the right amount of acid in the filling to balance the sweetness. Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for impart

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of impart was in the 15th century

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“Impart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impart. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

impart

verb
im·​part im-ˈpärt How to pronounce impart (audio)
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

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