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impart

v.
C1 Advanced US //ˌɪmˈpɑɹt// UK //ɪmpˈɑːt// im·part

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.


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.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English imparten, borrowed from Middle French impartir, empartir, from Late Latin impartiō, impertiō, from im- (“in”) + Latin partiō (“divide”).

Usage

The verb is transitive and typically takes a direct object (the quality/information) followed by the preposition 'to'.

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