Meaning of impart in English
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/ɪmˈpɑrt/US accent
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impartEtymology
late Middle English (in the sense ‘give a share of’): from Old French impartir, from Latin impartire, from in-‘in’ + pars, part-‘part’Definitions
1. tell or deposit (information) knowledgeExamples
- « give a secret to the Russians »
- « leave your name and address here »
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- 2. bestow a quality on
Examples
- « Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company »
- « The music added a lot to the play »
- « She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings »
- « This adds a light note to the program »
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- 3. make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
Examples
- « The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold »
- « The actress won't reveal how old she is »
- « bring »
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- 4. make known
Examples
- « pass on, of information »
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Famous quotes
- « I do think we know that a teacher who knows what he or she is doing, knows their subject matter, and knows how to impart knowledge to kids is a critical piece of closing the achievement gap. » Margaret Spellings
- « It is the merit of a general to impart good news, and to conceal the truth. » Sophocles
- « When I was at drama school, I wanted to change the world, and thought I had some great wisdom to impart to people about humanity. Now that I'm older, I know enough to realise that I know nothing at all. » Michael Sheen
- « Seldom ever was any knowledge given to keep, but to impart the grace of this rich jewel is lost in concealment. » Wendell Phillips
- « The true aim of everyone who aspires to be a teacher should be, not to impart his own opinions, but to kindle minds. » Frederick William Robertson