impart
gb/ɪmpˈɑɹt/ us/ɪmpˈɑɹt/
B2
English
~ 8000
átad, közvetít, ad, kölcsönöz, impulzust közöl
VERB
B2
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
to impart [information/knowledge/skills] to [someone]
Teachers are expected to impart both knowledge and critical-thinking skills to their students.
A tanároktól elvárják, hogy tudást és kritikai gondolkodási készségeket is átadjanak a diákjaiknak.
The mentor took time to impart practical advice to the new employees.
A mentor időt szánt arra, hogy gyakorlati tanácsokat adjon át az új alkalmazottaknak.
The documentary aims to impart complex scientific ideas in an accessible way.
Parents often try to impart their cultural traditions to their children.
Workshops like this impart essential first-aid skills to community members.
Learner examples
Good teachers impart knowledge in a clear way.
A jó tanárok világosan adják át a tudást.
My father tried to impart his values to me.
Apám megpróbálta átadni nekem az értékrendjét.
The course will impart basic computer skills.
She used stories to impart important lessons.
The coach imparted useful tips to the team.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "impart" in very casual speech where "give" or "tell" would be more natural. "Impart" sounds formal and is usually used in writing, education, or serious discussion, not in everyday chat.
Meaning
to communicate information or knowledge
Collocations
impart knowledge
|impart information
|impart skills
|impart wisdom
|impart values
Synonyms
convey (focuses on transferring a message or idea; slightly less formal than "impart".)
|
communicate (more general and common; does not carry the slightly formal, instructive tone of "impart".)
Antonyms
withhold (means to refuse to give or share information or knowledge.)
Themes
education
|communication
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
to give someone information, knowledge, skills, or values by telling or teaching them
To communicate information, knowledge, skills, or values to someone, especially in a careful or intentional way.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
to impart [a quality/feeling] to [something]
The oak barrels impart a rich, smoky flavor to the wine.
A tölgyfahordók gazdag, füstös ízt adnak a bornak.
Her calm voice imparted a feeling of safety to the nervous passengers.
Nyugodt hangja biztonságérzetet keltett az ideges utasokban.
Sunlight streaming through the windows imparted a warm glow to the room.
The use of local materials imparts a unique character to the building.
The spices impart both color and aroma to the dish.
Learner examples
Lemon juice can impart a fresh taste to water.
A citromlé friss ízt adhat a víznek.
The teacher’s energy imparted excitement to the class.
A tanár lendülete izgalmat vitt az órába.
Soft music imparted a relaxed mood to the café.
The sauce imparts extra flavor to the meat.
His smile imparted a friendly feeling to the meeting.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this meaning with simply "give" and say things like "The wine gives a rich flavor to the oak barrels." The usual direction is that the container or source imparts the quality to the other thing, not the other way around.
Meaning
to give something a quality
Collocations
impart flavor
|impart a sense of
|impart color
|impart strength
|impart a certain character
Synonyms
give (very general; does not highlight the often careful or noticeable change suggested by "impart".)
|
lend (in expressions like "lend something a quality"; similar sense but slightly less formal and more idiomatic.)
Antonyms
remove (means to take away a quality or characteristic that something has.)
Themes
description
|art
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
to make something have a certain quality or feeling
To give a particular quality, feeling, or characteristic to something or someone.
VERB
C1
TECHNICAL
3
átad
B1
Usage pattern:
to impart [energy/momentum/velocity] to [something]
The rotating blades impart momentum to the air, generating lift.
A forgó lapátok impulzust adnak át a levegőnek, és ezzel felhajtóerőt hoznak létre.
When you strike the ball, you impart kinetic energy to it.
Amikor megütöd a labdát, mozgási energiát adsz át neki.
The motor imparts a constant velocity to the conveyor belt.
A small force applied over a long time can impart significant momentum to an object.
The collision imparts enough energy to break the chemical bonds.
Learner examples
The engine imparts power to the wheels.
A motor teljesítményt ad át a kerekeknek.
The fan imparts motion to the air in the room.
A ventilátor mozgásba hozza a szoba levegőjét.
When you kick a ball, you impart energy to it.
Strong waves impart force to the boat.
The machine imparts a steady speed to the belt.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize this technical sense is usually used in scientific or engineering contexts, often with nouns like "energy," "momentum," or "velocity," not with abstract ideas like "knowledge" in the same sentence.
Meaning
to transfer physical force or motion
Collocations
impart momentum
|impart energy
|impart velocity
|impart acceleration
Synonyms
transfer (focuses on the passing of energy or momentum from one body to another; more general and less dynamic than "impart".)
Antonyms
absorb (describes taking in energy or force rather than giving it to something.)
Themes
science
|physics
|engineering
|core_vocabulary
Definition
to give an object energy or movement by pushing, hitting, or otherwise acting on it
To transfer energy, momentum, or motion to an object by applying a force to it.
Grammar
Dictionary form
impart
IPA
GB/ɪmpˈɑɹt/
US/ɪmpˈɑɹt/
Syllables & stress
im - part (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (part)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: impart
- 3rd Person Singular: imparts
- Present Participle: imparting
- Past: imparted
Word family
Forms
imparts
verb
imparting
verb
imparted
verb
Expressions
impart a sense of
1/ɪmpˈɑɹt ə sˈɛns əv/
fixed phrase
formal
to give a certain feeling
to make someone feel something, or make something seem a certain way
Examples
- The music imparts a sense of hope to the final scene.
- Wide windows impart a sense of space and light to the apartment.
- His calm tone imparted a sense of control during the emergency.
impart flavor
1/ɪmpˈɑɹt flˈeɪvɚ/
fixed phrase
to give something a taste
to make food or drink have a certain taste
Examples
- Fresh herbs impart flavor to simple dishes.
- The garlic will impart a strong flavor if you cook it too long.
- Wood smoke imparts a unique flavor to the meat.
impart knowledge
1/ɪmpˈɑɹt nˈɑlɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
formal
to teach or share knowledge
to teach someone or share what you know with them
Examples
- Universities exist to impart knowledge and develop critical thinking.
- The program helps experts impart knowledge to rural communities.
- Good textbooks can impart knowledge in a clear and engaging way.
impart wisdom
1/ɪmpˈɑɹt wˈɪzdəm/
fixed phrase
formal
to share advice or life lessons
to give someone good advice based on experience
Examples
- Grandparents often try to impart wisdom to their grandchildren.
- During the farewell speech, she imparted wisdom gained over thirty years in the industry.
- He loves to impart wisdom through short stories and jokes.