Word
impart
Phoneticsim·part, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɪmˈpɑɹt/
UK/ɪmpˈɑːt/
Definition
v. to pass on information, knowledge, or a specific quality to someone or something. You use this when you want to share a feeling or a skill with others.
v. to communicate information or knowledge; to bestow a particular quality or characteristic upon something. Often implies a formal or intentional transfer of abstract properties.
Examples
“The teacher tries to impart wisdom to her students.”
“The chef added a pinch of saffron to impart a rich golden color to the rice.”
“A mentor's primary role is to impart not only technical expertise but also the professional values that sustain a long-term career in the industry.”
Examples
simple
“The teacher tries to impart wisdom to her students.”
contextual
“The chef added a pinch of saffron to impart a rich golden color to the rice.”
complex
“A mentor's primary role is to impart not only technical expertise but also the professional values that sustain a long-term career in the industry.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and typically takes a direct object (the quality/information) followed by the preposition 'to'.
Real-World Examples
“Though Chinese community leaders supported after-school programs to impart Chinese culture, the schools were established mainly to teach English.” “Arora expected the host galaxies to impart some irregularities on the streams, but the sheer number caught him off guard.” Etymology
From Middle English imparten, borrowed from Middle French impartir, empartir, from Late Latin impartiō, impertiō, from im- (“in”) + Latin partiō (“divide”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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