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[ verb ] tell or deposit (information) knowledge
Examples "give a secret to the Russians" "leave your name and address here" Used in print (The Times-Picayune, [New Orleans]...)Decca is not the only large commercial company to impart instruction . (Robert L. Duncan, The Voice of Strangers....)Rector had no doubt that Hino would come_back from the village bursting with information , ready to impart it with his customary gusto , liberally embellished with his active imagnation . Related terms |
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[ verb ] of a quality, as in
Synonyms Examples : "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" Used in print (Norman Kent, "The Watercolor Art of Roy M. Mason"...)`` Speed in painting a picture is valid only when it imparts spontaneity and crispness , but unless the artist has lots of experience so that he can control rapid execution , he would do_well to take these first sketches and soberly reorder their design to achieve a unified composition . |
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[ verb ] make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
Examples "The auction house would not disclose the price" "She won't reveal her age" "bring out the truth" "he broke the news to her" |
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