Will you impart the secret to me?
Source: tatoeba (249696)
Impart
/ɪmˈpɑːt/
Synonyms for "impart" (226 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (46)
Strong matches (67)
Related words (113)
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Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: bestow, convey, transmit, accord, add.
- Sentence evidence is available for impart, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "impart".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "impart"
Keep "impart" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "impart" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "impart", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "impart" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesMore specific
9 entriesCollocations
6 entriesimpart a lessonimpart confidenceimpart informationimpart knowledgeimpart skillsimpart wisdom
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriessimilar
7 entriesSample sentences
21 total sentences available.
The Bible, as a revelation from God, was not designed to give us all the information we might desire, nor to solve all the questions about which the human soul is perplexed, but to impart enough to be a safe guide to the haven of eternal rest.
Source: tatoeba (414422)
Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.
Source: tatoeba (554844)
One of the things we should learn from Americans is their ability to gather, accumulate, and impart knowledge.
Source: tatoeba (3519190)
Showing 4 of 21 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "impart"?
Closest matches include bestow, convey, transmit, accord, add.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "impart"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.