impart (to)

verb

Definition of impart (to)next
as in to inform

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impart (to)
  1. inform
  2. familiarize
  3. edify
  4. brief
  5. enlighten
  6. initiate
Verb
  • Protesters derailed a rezoning meeting on Crown Center, cutting short a hearing intended to inform residents about redevelopment plans to accommodate a new downtown Royals stadium.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • My editor at Vulture has informed me that this is the name of the mysterious archer who iced Criston from across that field.
    — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 27 July 2026
Definition of inform
Verb
  • That gives local supervisors of elections time to prepare voters, and voters time to familiarize themselves with new districts and candidates.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026
  • Officials also advise travelers to carefully check their luggage for firearms or loose ammunition before departing for Saint Lucia and to familiarize themselves with local laws and customs before arriving.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of familiarize
Verb
  • The process by which that happens, however, is unlikely to be an edifying one.
    — Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
  • While looking for someone qualified to replace Ware’s high vocals, Oakey serendipitously found the magic combination that would edify the act through today.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 28 May 2026
Definition of edify
Verb
  • The Tampa Bay Rays expressed interest, as FanSided reported, but according to a person briefed on the club’s plans, Peralta is not at the top of their list.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • Last week, City Council members Kimberly Owens and JD Mazuera Arias said they were angered that the council hadn’t been briefed on the case until the day the Observer’s story published.
    — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
Definition of brief
Verb
  • Madonna has been trying to enlighten us since 1998’s Ray of Light, but back then—and for most of her career—her personal quest was tied to an artistic one.
    — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026
  • The company can also enlighten us on how falling crude prices are translating into cheaper prices for finished goods — in this case, jet fuel.
    — Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 July 2026
Definition of enlighten
Verb
  • Even after watching replays, the ref stuck with his original call that Mbappe had initiated the contact, which was palpable nonsense.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Barclays initiates Forte Biosciences as overweight Barclays says shares of the biotech company are compelling.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 21 July 2026
Definition of initiate
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“Impart (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impart%20%28to%29. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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