impart (something) to (someone or something)
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1. To share or communicate something to someone. When I gave my presentation, I imparted all the pertinent details to the board. How are they supposed to call you back if you didn't impart your contact information to anyone? The meeting time got moved up? Well, nobody imparted that message to me!
2. To confer or bestow a particular quality on someone or something. A formal dress like that really imparts an air of sophistication to Edie, don't you think? Winning the lottery hasn't imparted anything positive on Michael—he's as miserable and miserly as he ever was. Why is a master's degree necessary for this job? It's not like a diploma magically imparts wisdom to its recipient.
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impart something to someone or something
1. to bestow a quality on someone or a group. That hat imparts an aura of grandeur to her presence. Walnut paneling imparts an expensive seriousness to a law office.
2. to tell something to someone or a group. My professor tried to impart her knowledge to us. The speaker imparted a great deal of wisdom to the group.
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