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imprint

[ˈɪmprɪnt]

imprint Definition

  • 1a mark or depression made by pressure
  • 2a lasting effect of a person or thing on someone or something
  • 3a publisher's name, address, and other details in a book or other printed material

Using imprint: Examples

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

  • Example

    The dog's paw left an imprint on the sand.

  • Example

    The experience left a deep imprint on her mind.

  • Example

    The book has the publisher's imprint on the first page.

imprint Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for imprint

Idioms Using imprint

  • to have a lasting effect on someone or something

    Example

    Her kindness made a deep imprint on my heart.

  • to make a lasting impression on someone or something

    Example

    His words left an imprint on my mind that I will never forget.

  • erase the imprint of

    to remove the lasting effect of something on someone or something

    Example

    It took years for her to erase the imprint of her traumatic childhood experiences.

Phrases with imprint

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

    Example

    Genetic imprinting is a process that plays a crucial role in the development of mammals.

  • the process by which cultural norms and values are transmitted to new generations

    Example

    Cultural imprinting is a key factor in shaping the beliefs and behaviors of individuals within a society.

  • a visible sign of the passage of time, often seen in the wear and tear of objects or the aging of people

    Example

    The wrinkles on his face were an imprint of time, showing the years he had lived.

Origins of imprint

from Old English 'ymprȳntan', meaning 'to impress'

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Summary: imprint in Brief

The term 'imprint' [ˈɪmprɪnt] refers to a mark or depression made by pressure, a lasting effect of a person or thing on someone or something, or a publisher's name and details in a book. It extends into phrases like 'genetic imprinting,' and idioms like 'make an imprint on,' denoting a lasting effect, and 'erase the imprint of,' implying the removal of such an effect.