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 flavor imparted by herbs

2

: to communicate the knowledge of : disclose

imparted my scheme to no one

impartment

im-ˈpärt-mənt 

noun

Synonyms

• communicate
• conduct
• convey
• give
• spread
• transfer
• transfuse
• transmit

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

But Eleanor has backed herself into an awful corner, and in some ways, so too has Johansson’s film, which is stuck trying to impart sage wisdom through the lens of a truly hideous (if well-meaning) lie. —Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 May 2025

Teammates and coaches say Heyward has brought a wealth of experience and a willingness to impart his wisdom. —Dennis Lin, New York Times, 19 May 2025

The palate expresses citrus and spice, with the mesquite bean imparting a subtle sweetness and complexity. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025

Grilling a slab of melon—alongside the bread and red onion—imparts a smoky flavor that pops against romaine, fennel, and cherry tomatoes. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025

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