imprint
a mark made by pressure; a mark or figure impressed or printed on something.
any impression or impressed effect: He left the imprint of his thought on all succeeding scholars.
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the name of a book's publisher printed on the title page or elsewhere, usually with the place and date of publication.
the statement of such information in a bibliographic description of a printed work.
a name, title, or other designation by which all or certain specific books of a publisher are identified.
any marketing name used by a company or organization for a product line; brand or label.
the printer's name and address as indicated on any printed matter.
to impress (a quality, character, distinguishing mark, etc.).
to produce (a mark) on something by pressure.
to bestow, as a kiss.
to fix firmly on the mind, memory, etc.
Animal Behavior, Psychology. to acquire or establish by imprinting.
to make an imprint upon.
to make an impression; have an effect.
Origin of imprint
1Other words from imprint
- re·im·print, verb (used with object)
- un·im·print·ed, adjective
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How to use imprint in a sentence
This was an epiphany, this was imprinted on you, you could do anything now.
How John Lennon Rediscovered His Music in Bermuda | The Telegraph | November 3, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTMany men with paraphilias, and some women, believe that they were “sexually imprinted” in early childhood.
Can Pedophiles Help Themselves? A Book’s Provocative Take on Sexuality | Rachel Kramer Bussel | October 18, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIf I dared, I should say that your letter is imprinted with sadness.
Cézanne’s Letter to Pissarro: Picture Business Isn’t Going Well | | October 13, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTMaybe it carries me closer to that hotel experience imprinted on me in infancy.
I Can’t Shake Hawaii: An Ode to Returning to Places You’ve Been Before | Debra A. Klein | October 7, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThere were dresses made out strips repeating his last name—and gloves imprinted with “WANG” in large letters down one side.
She sunk into Mr. Bumbles arms; and that gentleman, in his agitation, imprinted a passionate kiss upon her chaste nose.
Oliver Twist, Vol. II (of 3) | Charles DickensDeep, yet not harsh, lines were imprinted on the whole of his countenance, which indicated inflexibility and self-possession.
Newton Forster | Captain Frederick MarryatThey then proceeded to draw with a sharp stick the figures designed to be imprinted on the skin.
The obelisk stood erect in the bright moonlight, and its tall, slender shadow was imprinted on the wall of the church.
The conquest of Rome | Matilde Serao"Look at this, now, my fair nephew," tracing the dark crimson gash which was imprinted on his face.
Quentin Durward | Sir Walter Scott
British Dictionary definitions for imprint
a mark or impression produced by pressure, printing, or stamping
a characteristic mark or indication; stamp: the imprint of great sadness on his face
the publisher's name and address, usually with the date of publication, in a book, pamphlet, etc
the printer's name and address on any printed matter
to produce (a mark, impression, etc) on (a surface) by pressure, printing, or stamping: to imprint a seal on wax; to imprint wax with a seal
to establish firmly; impress; stamp: to imprint the details on one's mind
(of young animals) to undergo the process of imprinting
Derived forms of imprint
- imprinter, noun
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