What is the meaning of imparting?

noun

verb

  • Transmit (knowledge or skills. )
    • usage: "give a secret to the Russians"; "leave your name and address here"; "impart a new skill to the students"
  • Bestow a quality on.
    • usage: "Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company"; "The music added a lot to the play"; "She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings"; "This adds a light note to the program"
  • Transmit or serve as the medium for transmission.
    • usage: "Sound carries well over water"; "The airwaves carry the sound"; "Many metals conduct heat"
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APAWordNet. (2010). Imparting. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/imparting/definitions/1286667
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