Impart
/ɪmˈpɑːrt/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo give (something) or grant (something) to someone.
/ɪmˈpɑːrt/
To give or grant something.
She imparted her wisdom to her younger sister.
💡 Simply: Think of it like sharing! If you're imparting information, you're sharing what you know. If you impart a gift, you're giving it to someone. It's all about giving or sharing something important.
👶 For kids: To give something to someone or tell them a secret.
More Examples
The teacher imparted the lesson to the class.
The company imparted vital information to its employees.
How It's Used
"The professor imparted his knowledge to the students."
"The court imparted a sentence of life imprisonment."
To make (information) known; communicate.
/ɪmˈpɑːrt/
To make known; disclose.
He imparted the news with a serious face.
💡 Simply: When you're imparting something, you're letting someone in on it, kind of like sharing a secret or an idea. It's a way of making something known.
👶 For kids: To tell someone something important.
More Examples
The witness imparted crucial details to the investigators.
The story imparts a strong message about friendship.
How It's Used
"She imparted her concerns to the team."
"The author imparted a sense of mystery in the opening chapter."
Idioms & expressions
Impart knowledge
To share or teach information or understanding.
"The professor imparted his vast knowledge to his students."
From Middle English *imparten*, from Old French *empartir* ('to share, divide'), from *en-* (in) + *partir* ('to divide').
Historically, 'impart' has been used in religious and legal contexts, often related to bestowing blessings or delivering judgements.
Memory tip
Imagine 'im' (in) + 'part' (share); to give a part of something, share it.
Word Origin
"to share, divide"