impart

play

verb im·part \im-ˈpärt\

Definition of impart

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

impartation

play \ˌim-ˌpär-ˈtā-shən\ noun

impartment

play \im-ˈpärt-mənt\ noun

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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 of impart from the Web

For some lucky homeowners, stripping away drywall reveals beautiful brick walls, which impart timeless texture, warmth, and character to a space.

— taysha murtaugh, Country Living, "The Surprising Way You're Ruining Your Exposed Brick Walls," 29 June 2017
If your skin is on the dry side, James Read has the ideal solution: a nourishing coconut balm that somehow manages to impart a streak-free glow.

— amber katz, Teen Vogue, "What the Tanning Tax Cut in Senate Bill Means for Your Skin," 27 June 2017
Klee, the son of a professional violinist and a musician himself before turning to art, often imparted a musical quality to his pieces.

— lindsey taylor, WSJ, "The Expert Way to Arrange Flowers—Inspired by a Paul Klee Painting," 22 June 2017
Plump raspberries, sweet and spicy pecans, and pickled onions ensured all aspects of the palate were pleased and crumbled feta imparted a bit of creaminess to the compilation.

— lindsey mcclave, The Courier-Journal, "Wiltshire At The Speed should not be missed | Review," 21 June 2017
The timeless feature frequently found in old houses imparts character and natural color.

— taysha murtaugh, Country Living, "The Problem With Hardwood Floors That No One Talks About," 21 June 2017
Emilien, the estate’s workhorse cuvée, is aged in foudres — big, old oak barrels that impart little flavor.

— eric asimov, New York Times, "Bordeaux Estate Makes Fine Wines Naturally," 16 June 2017
My hope was that the beans would impart a smooth creaminess to the dish, kind of like mac and cheese, and the sausage would inject it with a bolognese-like richness.

— adam rapoport, Bon Appetit, "Pork and Beans Pasta Is My Weeknight Dinner Masterpiece," 12 June 2017
If tonkotsu imparts soul-satisfying comfort during the depths of winter, the yuzu shio ramen provides the kind of refreshing relief needed on warm summer days.

— food & dining staff, chicagotribune.com, "16 dishes for when you just need carbs," 9 June 2017

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