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- DictionaryIm·print
verb
- 1. impress or stamp (a mark or outline) on a surface or body: "tire marks were imprinted in the snow"
- 2. (of a young animal) come to recognize (another animal, person, or thing) as a parent or other object of habitual trust: "the bird thought I was its mother and imprinted on me"
noun
- 1. a mark made by pressing something onto a softer substance so that its outline is reproduced: "he made imprints of the keys in bars of soap"
- 2. a printer's or publisher's name, address, and other details in a book or other printed item.
noun. 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 imprint is to mark or stamp something, like with the name of a publisher. It also can refer to any kind of impression or influence. You can imprint or leave imprints — the word is happy as a verb or a noun. You can literally imprint something with a stamp of your initials.
3 days ago · 1. a mark or impression produced by pressure, printing, or stamping. 2. a characteristic mark or indication; stamp. the imprint of great sadness on his face. 3. the publisher's name and address, usually with the date of publication, in a book, pamphlet, etc. 4. the printer's name and address on any printed matter.
Definition of imprint verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Oct 5, 2023 · An impression; the mark left behind by printing something. The day left an imprint in my mind. The name and details of a publisher or printer, as printed in a book etc.; a publishing house. A distinctive marking, symbol or logo . The shirts bore the company imprint on the right sleeve. Translations [ edit]
noun. uk / ˈɪmprɪnt / us. imprint noun (MARK) a mark left when an object is pressed into something soft: The steps showed the imprint of his boots in the snow. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence. imprint noun (EFFECT)
imprint (of something) (in/on something) a mark made by pressing something onto a surface. the imprint of a foot in the sand; The blow made a sharp imprint on the skin.
