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transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
e.g. Sound carries well over water
e.g. The airwaves carry the sound
e.g. Many metals conduct heat
Synonym: conduct transmit convey carry channel
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transmit (knowledge or skills)
e.g. give a secret to the Russians
e.g. leave your name and address here
e.g. impart a new skill to the students
Synonym: leave give pass on
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bestow a quality on
e.g. Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company
e.g. The music added a lot to the play
e.g. She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings
e.g. This adds a light note to the program
Synonym: lend bestow contribute add bring