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.
Recent Examples on the Web Over the weekend, White, Jr. traveled to Minnesota to impart his sister’s story with an equestrian program for BIPOC youth. Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 18 Mar. 2024 Those lessons are being imparted on younger and younger people, like Jadon Chiyangwa, an eighth-grader at James Madison Middle School in Appleton. Journal Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2024 And over the past few years, different releases in its Wood Finishing Series have come out, each finished with a variety of oak staves that are cooked to different levels to impart unique flavors into the whiskey. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2024 But of course, Von Furstenberg also imparted her own words of wisdom to conclude the day. Maia Torres, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2024 The 12-year maturation imparts a crisp character, with notes of green apple, mint, and a subtle smokiness. Lela London, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Carrillo imparts valuable lessons on resilience, the transformative power of education, and mental health awareness, underscoring the significance of seeking support. David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Feb. 2024 In the locker room, Beckham was parked next to Zay Flowers, imparting his 10 years of wisdom on the rookie receiver, and was a popular sage among teammates young, old and in between. Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2024 Prioritizing transparency and imparting accountability measures to the highest standards are necessary to promote justice and protect everyone. Noah Alcala Bach, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Feb. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Impart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impart. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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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