English vocabulary · C1
Impart
/ɪmˈpɑːrt/ · v.
To impart knowledge is to help someone learn. Your idea becomes part of their thinking.
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Example sentences
- The coach imparted a new skill.
- Her story imparted courage to Ben.
Word origin and roots
from Latin
- im — in (from Latin)
- part — share (from Latin)
Synonyms and nuances
- CONVEY — make a message known (Carry An Idea)
- TRANSMIT — send from one place (Send Across A Distance)
- TEACH — show how to do it (Help Someone Learn)
Words with the same root
part — share
- part — a share of a whole
- partner — a person who shares
- participate — take part
Lesson notes
To impart knowledge is to help someone learn. Your idea becomes part of their thinking.
Related: convey, transmit, teach. Use impart when knowledge passes to another person.
The coach imparted a new skill. Her story imparted courage to Ben.
From Latin. Im- means in. Part means share. Put a share of your knowledge in another mind, and you impart it.