Definitions
- Referring to the act of sharing knowledge, information, or skills with someone. - Talking about the process of communicating or conveying something to another person. - Describing the act of giving or providing something to someone else.
- Referring to the act of giving or presenting something as a gift or honor. - Talking about the process of conferring or granting something to someone. - Describing the act of endowing or investing someone with a particular quality or attribute.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve giving or providing something to someone else.
- 2Both words can be used in formal contexts.
- 3Both words imply a transfer of something from one person to another.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Impart is more commonly used to refer to the sharing of knowledge or information, while bestow is more often used to describe the act of giving an honor or award.
- 2Connotation: Impart has a neutral connotation, while bestow has a positive connotation.
- 3Recipient: Impart can be used for any recipient, while bestow is usually reserved for someone who is deserving of recognition or honor.
- 4Formality: Bestow is more formal and grandiose than impart.
- 5Action: Impart implies a more active role on the part of the giver, while bestow implies a more passive role.
Remember this!
While both impart and bestow involve giving or providing something to someone else, they differ in their usage, connotation, recipient, formality, and action. Impart is more commonly used to refer to the sharing of knowledge or information, while bestow is more often used to describe the act of giving an honor or award. Additionally, bestow has a more positive connotation and is typically reserved for someone who is deserving of recognition or honor, while impart has a neutral connotation and can be used for any recipient.
