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
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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
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Below is a look at some of the wisdom that speakers imparted upon the class of 2017. 1.
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Resting a hand on the often-cold scanning plate can help impart a little warmth to the experience.
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Just before dying from a stab in the back inflicted by his enemies, Gelin imparts the information about the murder plot to Stewart.
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Graduate Sarah Berkowitz, of Buffalo Grove, implored her classmates to make use of the advice that older adults have imparted on them.
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Zanahoria Pungent tumeric vinaigrette imparted a gingery earthiness to Thumbelina (small) carrots in this dish.
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After Sun Soothing Mist imparts a lavender and peppermint scent while serving as a pick-me-up after a long day outdoors.
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Richard Avedon has spent the last 40-plus years trying to impart to his audience that what counts in a photograph is what is visible in a photograph.
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Origin and Etymology of impart
Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French empartir, from Latin impartire, from in- + partire to divide, part
First Known Use: 15th century
IMPART Defined for English Language Learners
impart
playDefinition of impart for English Language Learners
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: to give (something, such as a quality) to a thing
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: to make (something) known to someone
IMPART Defined for Kids
impart
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imparted
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1 : to give or grant from or as if from a supply The sun imparts warmth.
2 : to make known She imparted the news.
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