impart
im-PART
/ɪmˈpɑːrt/
To make (information) known; to communicate or bestow a quality.
Often used for abstract things like wisdom, knowledge, or a specific flavor, suggesting a generous sharing of something valuable.
The story behind the word. From the Latin 'in-' (into) and 'partire' (to divide or share). It literally means to give a part of what you have to someone else.
Word relationships
- bestow: Bestow is usually for physical gifts or honors; impart is for knowledge or qualities.
- withhold: Withhold means to keep information or a quality to oneself.
Collocations
- impart wisdom
- impart knowledge
- impart a sense of
Example sentences
- "To impart knowledge is to light a fire that never goes out." The value of education.
Memory hook
When you impart, you give a 'PART' of your knowledge to someone else. Sharing a part of wisdom.
When not to use
Don't use it for trivial information like 'imparting the time'; use 'tell' or 'say' instead.
Fun facts
- In cooking, a spice can 'impart' a flavor to a dish, just as a teacher 'imparts' knowledge to a student.
Related words
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