Meaning & use

impart

verb·Advanced

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.

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Words with an opposite meaning

withhold

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