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Meaning of 'impart' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Impart [ n.]
- To bestow a share or portion of; to give, grant, or communicate; to allow another to partake in; as, to impart food to the poor; the sun imparts warmth.
- To obtain a share of; to partake of.
- To communicate the knowledge of; to make known; to show by words or tokens; to tell; to disclose.
2 . Impart [ v. i.]
- To give a part or share.
- To hold a conference or consultation.

Meaning of 'impart' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . impart [ v]
Meaning (1):
- transmit (knowledge or skills)
Example in sentence:
  • give a secret to the Russians;
  • impart a new skill to the students;
  • leave your name and address here
Meaning (2):
- bestow a quality on
Example in sentence:
  • Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company;
  • She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings;
  • The music added a lot to the play;
  • This adds a light note to the program
Meaning (3):
- transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
Example in sentence:
  • Many metals conduct heat;
  • Sound carries well over water;
  • The airwaves carry the sound

Nearby Words:

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