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 in2 + partre, to share (from pars, part-, part; see per-2 in Appendix I).