verb
impart
ihm-PAHT
verb
1
To pass on knowledge, advice, or a quality to someone.
"The old sailor loved to impart his wisdom to younger crew members."
"The spice imparts a warm, smoky flavor to the dish."
2
To make something known.
"She imparted the sad news as gently as she could."
How to Use Impart
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo share or pass something on — knowledge, a quality, or a piece of news.
When to use it
Fairly formal; "share", "give", or "pass on" is more common in everyday speech.
Common pairings
impart knowledge
impart wisdom
impart a flavor
Word Forms
imparted past tense, imparts singular
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Etymology
From Middle French impartir, from Late Latin impartire (im- + partire, "to divide, share").