impart meaning and definition

IMPART verb

Definition of impart (verb)

1. transmit (knowledge or skills)
   • "give a secret to the Russians"; "leave your name and address here"; "impart a new skill to the students"
   • synonyms: give, leave, pass on
2. bestow a quality on
   • "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"
   • synonyms: add, bestow, bring, contribute, lend
3. transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
   • "Sound carries well over water"; "The airwaves carry the sound"; "Many metals conduct heat"
   • synonyms: carry, channel, conduct, convey, transmit