# impart

/ˌɪmˈpɑɹt/ (US) · /ɪmpˈɑːt/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/impart
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

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

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