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impart
[ im-pahrt ]
verb (used with object)
to impart a secret.
Antonyms: conceal
- to give; bestow; communicate:
to impart knowledge.
- to grant a part or share of.
verb (used without object)
- to grant a part or share; share.
impart
/ ɪmˈpɑːt /
verb
- to communicate (information); relate
- to give or bestow (something, esp an abstract quality)
to impart wisdom
Derived Forms
- imˈpartable, adjective
- ˌimparˈtation, noun
- imˈparter, noun
Other Words From
- im·part·a·ble adjective
- im·par·ta·tion [im-pahr-, tey, -sh, uh, n], im·part·ment noun
- im·part·er noun
- pre·im·part verb (used with object)
- self-im·part·ing adjective
- un·im·part·ed adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of impart1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Both impart the experience of sitting with brilliant Cubans over a rum to debate the State of Cuban Intellectual Life.
The unusual textures (santouri, ney, lyra, clarinets, voices) impart a mystical quality to this work.
Though this did nothing to help impart knowledge to his charges, some were impressed anyway by his command of the subject.
McDonald attempts to impart on him the severity of the consequences he will face should he find himself back in this courtroom.
Dave benefited from having experienced grower friends who could impart their knowledge onto him when he got started.
They had proceeded a mile when Bruno came running back, showing by his manner he had news to impart.
We were much alike in our tastes and habits, yet there was enough of difference between us to impart a relish to our friendship.
They walked down the hill, stopped many times by returning citizens anxious to impart information.
The knowledge obtained from Billy Little the boy tried to impart to Rita.
If this method of approach is clearly understood, the parent need never be worried about the time to impart information.
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