imparted; imparting; imparts
1
: to give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store
Her experience imparted authority to her words.
The herbs impart flavor to the dish.
2
: to communicate the knowledge of : disclose
imparted my scheme to no one
Examples of impart in a Sentence
Her presence imparted a sense of importance to the meeting.
The oil imparts a distinctive flavor to the sauce.
The chemicals imparted a bluish color to the paper.
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Its argument is that humanities departments have become overly specialized, politicized, and disconnected from the goal of imparting a common body of historical knowledge.
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
The values imparted to me throughout my public school education — equal opportunity, impartial justice, respect for expertise, basic honesty — have been abandoned by a new breed of politician that has turned governance itself into a blood sport.
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
His goal with grilling isn’t to get nice grill marks, but this form of cooking is about imparting the flavor of the fire into the food.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Rose water can impart a subtle floral flavor to a variety of dishes and beverages.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
The values imparted to me throughout my public school education — equal opportunity, impartial justice, respect for expertise, basic honesty — have been abandoned by a new breed of politician that has turned governance itself into a blood sport.
—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
His goal with grilling isn’t to get nice grill marks, but this form of cooking is about imparting the flavor of the fire into the food.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Rose water can impart a subtle floral flavor to a variety of dishes and beverages.
—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for impart
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“Impart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impart. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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