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imprinted

[ɪmˈprɪntɪd]

imprinted Definition

  • 1to make a mark or pattern on a surface by pressing something onto it
  • 2to fix an idea, image, or memory firmly in someone's mind

Using imprinted: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "imprinted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The dog's paw imprinted on the wet sand.

  • Example

    The logo was imprinted on the mug.

  • Example

    The traumatic experience imprinted itself on her memory.

  • Example

    The teacher tried to imprint the importance of studying on the students.

imprinted Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for imprinted

Phrases with imprinted

  • a phenomenon in which certain genes are expressed in a parent-of-origin-specific manner

    Example

    Genetic imprinting can result in diseases such as Prader-Willi syndrome and Angelman syndrome.

  • to make a strong impression on someone

    Example

    The movie imprinted on me so much that I couldn't stop thinking about it for days.

  • to leave a mark or impression on something

    Example

    The heavy object imprinted on the soft carpet.

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Summary: imprinted in Brief

To 'imprint' [ɪmˈprɪntɪd] means to make a mark or pattern on a surface or to fix an idea, image, or memory firmly in someone's mind. It can refer to physical marks like paw prints or logos, or abstract concepts like memories or ideas. Examples include 'The dog's paw imprinted on the wet sand' and 'The traumatic experience imprinted itself on her memory.'

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