/ ɪmˈpɑːt; NAmE ɪmˈpɑːrt/ verb [ vn ] ( formal )
1.
impart sth (to sb) to pass information, knowledge, etc. to other people
SYN convey
2.
impart sth (to sth) to give a particular quality to sth
SYN lend :
The spice imparts an Eastern flavour to the dish.
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English (in the sense give a share of ): from Old French impartir , from Latin impartire , from in- in + pars , part- part.