tr.v. im·part·ed, im·part·ing, im·parts 1. To grant a share of; bestow: impart a subtle flavor; impart some advice. 2. To make known; disclose: persuaded to impart the secret. 3. To pass on; transmit: imparts forward motion. [Middle English imparten, from Old French impartir, from Latin impertīre, impartīre : in-, in; see IN-2 + partīre, to share (from pars, part-, part; see perə-2 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots).] |
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