impart
UK: ɪmˈpɑːt | US: ɪmˈpɑːrt
vt. to communicate information or knowledge to someone
vt. to give a quality or feeling to something
The word "impart" originates from Latin impartire (to share, divide into parts), combining in- (into) and partire (to divide, from pars meaning "part"). Over time, it evolved in Middle English (via Old French empartir) to mean "to share knowledge or qualities," reflecting the idea of transferring a "part" of something (e.g., information) to another. The morpheme "part" retains its core meaning of division or sharing, while "im-" emphasizes the directional act of giving.
The teacher sought to impart wisdom to her students.
The spices impart a rich flavor to the dish.
He struggled to impart his ideas clearly during the meeting.
The documentary aims to impart a deeper understanding of climate change.
Her smile imparted a sense of warmth to the room.