Meaning & use
impart
To give, communicate, or pass on information, knowledge, or a particular quality to someone.
See it in a sentence
The old sailor loved to impart his wisdom to anyone willing to listen.
A pinch of cinnamon imparts a warm flavor to the entire dish.
A note on using this word
Impart is somewhat formal; it works both for teaching knowledge and for giving a quality, such as flavor or color, to something.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
withhold
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