impart

verb

im·​part im-ˈpärt 

imparted; imparting; imparts

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

impartment

im-ˈpärt-mənt 

noun

Synonyms

• communicate
• conduct
• convey
• give
• spread
• transfer
• transfuse
• transmit

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The grain also imparts subtle herbal and grassy notes, typically described as dill, mint, parsley or even sage. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025

Pandan is a plant from Southeast Asia that is used to impart a sweet, floral taste to the dishes it’s added to. —Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2025

On coverage and finish, this tint feels more like a serum—imparting a lightweight, dewy finish across its 26 shades. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025

Scented beads are small bead-like capsules which are designed to impart a fresh and clean fragrance to a load of laundry. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for impart

• apart
• depart
• flowchart
• forepart
• pushcart
• rampart
• redstart
• restart
• subpart
• sweetheart
• upstart
• art

Kids Definition

impart

verb

im·​part im-ˈpärt 

1

: to give or grant from or as if from a store

schools impart knowledge

2

: to make known : disclose

I have a bit of news to impart