impart

[ im-pahrt ]

verb (used with object)

1. to make known; tell; relate; disclose:

   to impart a secret.

   Synonyms: divulge, reveal

   Antonyms: conceal

2. to give; bestow; communicate:

   to impart knowledge.

   Synonyms: confer, cede, grant, transmit

3. to grant a part or share of.

verb (used without object)

1. to grant a part or share; share.

impart

/ ɪmˈpɑːt /

verb

1. to communicate (information); relate
2. to give or bestow (something, esp an abstract quality)

   to impart wisdom

Derived Forms

• ˌimparˈtation, noun
• imˈpartable, adjective
• 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

Origin of impart¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Latin impartīre “to share”; im- ¹, part

Word History and Origins

Origin of impart¹

C15: from Old French impartir, from Latin impertīre, from im- (in) + partīre to share, from pars part

Synonym Study

See communicate.

Example Sentences

On the other hand, feeling crushed by an intense stressor, such as abuse or a parent’s death, can impart a sense of helplessness that leaves young people “fearful of it happening again,” Gunnar says.

From Science News

Yet, when it comes to imparting information, there are many ways being schooled online right now is preferable.

From Voice of San Diego

The effective “temperature” of the beads from the combined trials could be derived from how they traversed the energy landscape, moving in response to the forces imparted by the laser.

From Science News

Sometimes the value is in buying your service or product, but other times the value lies in the emotional connection imparted to the reader.

From Search Engine Watch

You can also implement extensions to impart more influence during the decision stage and garner increased user engagement.

From Search Engine Watch

Both impart the experience of sitting with brilliant Cubans over a rum to debate the State of Cuban Intellectual Life.

From The Daily Beast

The unusual textures (santouri, ney, lyra, clarinets, voices) impart a mystical quality to this work.

From The Daily Beast

Though this did nothing to help impart knowledge to his charges, some were impressed anyway by his command of the subject.

From The Daily Beast

McDonald attempts to impart on him the severity of the consequences he will face should he find himself back in this courtroom.

From The Daily Beast

Dave benefited from having experienced grower friends who could impart their knowledge onto him when he got started.

From The Daily Beast

They had proceeded a mile when Bruno came running back, showing by his manner he had news to impart.

From Project Gutenberg

We were much alike in our tastes and habits, yet there was enough of difference between us to impart a relish to our friendship.

From Project Gutenberg

They walked down the hill, stopped many times by returning citizens anxious to impart information.

From Project Gutenberg

The knowledge obtained from Billy Little the boy tried to impart to Rita.

From Project Gutenberg

If this method of approach is clearly understood, the parent need never be worried about the time to impart information.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• communicate
• convey
• pass on
• transmit