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impart
 
SYLLABICATION:im·part
PRONUNCIATION:  m-pärt
TRANSITIVE VERB:Inflected forms: 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.
ETYMOLOGY:Middle English imparten, from Old French impartir, from Latin impertre, impartre : in-, in; see in–2 + partre, to share (from pars, part-, part; see per-2 in Appendix I).
 
 
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