Word
imparting
Phoneticsim·part·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɪmˈpɑɹtɪŋ/
UK/ɪmpˈɑːtɪŋ/
Definition
v. to share knowledge, news, or a quality with other people. You use it when someone gives something useful that others can learn or feel.
v. to communicate information, knowledge, or a quality to another person or thing. Often implies deliberate or formal transmission rather than casual mention.
Examples
“She is imparting useful tips to new students.”
“The coach is imparting basic safety rules to the team before their first training session.”
“By imparting both technical skill and quiet confidence, the mentor shaped a generation of young researchers who carried her methods into labs across the country.”
Examples
simple
“She is imparting useful tips to new students.”
contextual
“The coach is imparting basic safety rules to the team before their first training session.”
complex
“By imparting both technical skill and quiet confidence, the mentor shaped a generation of young researchers who carried her methods into labs across the country.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “imparting” in context.
Verb
01. facilitate imparting
“Visual aids facilitate imparting difficult concepts to beginners.”
verb + noun
02. impart information
“The briefing imparted information about the new safety rules.”
verb + noun
03. impart insight
“The mentor imparted insight into the publishing industry.”
verb + noun
04. impart knowledge
“Good teachers impart knowledge with enthusiasm and clarity.”
verb + noun
05. impart wisdom
“Elders impart wisdom gained through decades of experience.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. effective imparting
“Effective imparting of complex ideas requires clear structure and patience.”
adj + noun
07. efficient imparting
“Technology allows the efficient imparting of training to remote teams.”
adj + noun
08. impart a sense of confidence
“Encouragement imparts a sense of confidence to nervous speakers.”
09. impart bad news with sensitivity
“Managers must impart bad news with sensitivity and honesty.”
10. impart flavour to food
“Garlic imparts flavour to food without overpowering the dish.”
11. impart practical expertise to learners
“Workshops impart practical expertise to learners in just a few days.”
12. impart valuable lessons to others
“Coaches impart valuable lessons to others through discipline and example.”
Usage
Transitive; typically takes a direct object plus 'to' for the recipient.
Real-World Examples
“Nourishing and fast-absorbing, Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse smoothes dry skin, frizzy hair, and frazzled cuticles, all while imparting a lovely fragrance — a blend of orange blossom, magnolia, and vanilla notes.” Related words
- 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 C1.945–990EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Grade 1
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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