Impart

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ɪmˈpɑːt/
• US IPA: /ɪmˈpɑːɹt/
• Rhymes: -ɑː(r)t

Origin

From Middle English imparten, from Middle French impartir, empartir, from Latin impartiō, impertiō, from im- ("in") + partiō ("").

Full definition of impart

Verb

1. To give a part or share.
   to impart food to the poor
   The sun imparts warmth.
2. To communicate the knowledge of; to make known; to show by words or tokens; to tell; to disclose.
• John Dryden (1631-1700)Well may he then to you his cares impart.
• William Shakespeare (1564-1616)Gentle lady,
  When I did first impart my love to you.
• 1922, Ben Travers, A Cuckoo in the Nest Chapter 5, The departure was not unduly prolonged....Within the door Mrs. Spoker hastily imparted to Mrs. Love a few final sentiments on the subject of Divine Intention in the disposition of buckets; farewells and last commiserations; a deep, guttural instigation to the horse; and the wheels of the waggonette crunched heavily away into obscurity.
3. To hold a conference or consultation.
4. To obtain a share of; to partake of.

Synonyms

• (to give a part or share) bequeath, bestow, give
• (to communicate knowledge of) disclose, tell

Anagrams

• armpit
• Primat