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 herbs impart flavor to the dish.

2

: to communicate the knowledge of : disclose

imparted my scheme to no one

impartment

im-ˈpärt-mənt 

noun

Synonyms of impart

• transmit
• spread
• give
• convey

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

These ubiquitous visual and mathematical forms have led us to believe that fractals impart secrets about the fundamental nature of the universe. —Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026

The choir’s concert in Milan formed part of the archdiocese’s strategy to seize the Olympic and Paralympic moment to impart Christian values. —ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026

Open shelves add functionality, warmth, and impart a sense of architecture in one fell swoop. —Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026

Still, the aspiring coach hopes to impart not just technical tips but some wisdom, too, acknowledging that with the exploding interest in the sport comes pressure and scrutiny. —Rebecca Shore Winn, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026

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