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impart

verb
im·​part | \ im-ˈpĂ€rt How to pronounce impart (audio) \
imparted; imparting; imparts

Definition of impart

transitive verb

1 : to give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store her experience imparted authority to her words the flavor imparted by herbs
2 : to communicate the knowledge of : disclose imparted my scheme to no one

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Other Words from impart

impartation \ ˌim-​ˌpĂ€r-​ˈtā-​shən How to pronounce impartation (audio) \ noun
impartment \ im-​ˈpĂ€rt-​mənt How to pronounce impartment (audio) \ noun

Examples of impart in a Sentence

Her presence imparted a sense of importance to the meeting. The oil imparts a distinctive flavor to the sauce. The chemicals imparted a bluish color to the paper.
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Caramelizing is yet another chemical process driven by heat that imparts enticing depths of flavor to foods. Jeff Csatari, Popular Mechanics, "The Ultimate Grilling Guide," 30 Aug. 2019 The black tea is a strain that has a distinct lychee flavor that imparts a fruity fragrance that doesn’t come from an additive and D Cuisine also offers green, chrysanthemum and tieguanyin, an oolong variety. Grace Wong, chicagotribune.com, "Traditional Guangdong dishes fill a void in Lincoln Park, plus more Chicago restaurant openings and closings," 7 Aug. 2019 What to drink: Hair of the Dog’s first beer is still available: Adam (10% ABV) is a dark, rich Old World style that imparts chocolate and leather. Andre Meunier, oregonlive.com, "Hair of the Dog forged bigger, bolder future for craft beer: Portland Breweries Series," 18 July 2019 Cest Moi will be discounting your favorite items at 40% off including their Vanilla Vibes Shimmering Body Lotion that imparts the perfect glow. Jennifer Ford, Essence, "Don't Miss Amazon Prime Day and These Beauty Deals," 11 July 2019 But perhaps the most important impact on American democracy will be the lessons the election imparts on Trump’s fellow Republicans. Dylan Matthews, Vox, "Trump has eroded important democratic institutions. Will Democratic wins change that?," 8 Nov. 2018 In particular, the electrons in hot, ionized gas (such as the WHIM) should interact with photons from the CMB in a way that imparts some additional energy to those photons. Quanta Magazine, "The Last of the Universe’s Ordinary Matter Has Been Found," 10 Sep. 2018 Krieg said the look was deliberate, aimed at imparting an impression that the XT4 is light and agile. Frank A. Aukofer, Houston Chronicle, "2019 Cadillac XT4 is the puppy Escalade," 9 Aug. 2019 In imparting these ideas, teachers are often abiding by state education standards or following the textbook. Charles King, Time, "American Students Are Taught Racism Is Bad—But They're Still Not Learning the Truth About Race," 6 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of impart

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for impart

Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French empartir, from Latin impartire, from in- + partire to divide, part

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More Definitions for impart

impart

verb

English Language Learners Definition of impart

formal
: to give (something, such as a quality) to a thing
: to make (something) known to someone

impart

verb
im·​part | \ im-ˈpĂ€rt How to pronounce impart (audio) \
imparted; imparting

Kids Definition of impart

1 : to give or grant from or as if from a supply The sun imparts warmth.
2 : to make known She imparted the news.

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