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imparted

verb

past tense of impart
as in transmitted
to cause (something) to pass from one to another imparted the latest information on the approaching snowstorm

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Recent Examples of imparted The Oscar-winning actor also imparted wisdom onto Matheson on what exactly acting is. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026 His skill, work ethic and knowledge are imparted in the meeting room and on the field, edge rusher Byron Young said. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026 Colquitt prefers cosmetics with a slight red tint, which suggest a rosiness normally imparted by the blood in our capillaries. — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 What amazing power and authority are imparted to us by divine Mind, bestowing the understanding that we are composed of and express the divine energies of God, Love. — Leslie Revilock, Christian Science Monitor, 20 July 2026 In addition to staying actively cleaning while doing laundry and not ticking the task off my to-do list until everything is put away, my mom has imparted a few more pieces of wisdom over the years. — Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 19 July 2026 The game changer was a move to fermentation in stainless-steel tanks or neutral wood barrels, which imparted fewer oak characteristics to the wines. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 June 2026 They must be imparted and practiced. — Leeza Carlone Steindorf, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Stammen imparted his confidence directly to Machado in yesterday’s 10th inning by way of a pat on the backside and an encouraging word before Machado stepped on the field with his bat in hand. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imparted
  1. transmitted
  2. spread
  3. gave
  4. conveyed
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  • Rattlesnakes also help prevent the spread of diseases transmitted by rodents, including hantavirus.
    — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Now stock prices could be transmitted across the country at the speed of one character a second, a process made even more efficient when the names of companies were abbreviated—an early form of what today is known as a ticker symbol.
    — Brian Lund, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of transmitted
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  • The upshot of all this is that ClickFix is a highly effective and efficient means of spreading all sorts of malware.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The company allows drivers to pay in full or spread the cost through a monthly payment plan, with terms available for up to five years, and monthly payments typically range from $99 to $150, depending on the vehicle and coverage level.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of spread
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  • Rocket Lab was supposed to have a satellite on standby to go up and inspect True Anomaly’s spacecraft, ready to launch on short notice once military officials gave the order.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
  • Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
Definition of gave
Verb
  • The ads conveyed just enough Silicon Valley messianism to be believable, and just enough absurdity to be funny.
    — Bruce Handy, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Among the film’s many strengths is its focus on character rather than explanation; information isn’t spoon-fed, and background relationships and dreams are organically conveyed through interactions.
    — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of conveyed

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“Imparted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imparted. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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