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.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
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