Advertisement

View synonyms for

imprint

[ noun im-print; verb im-print ]

noun

  1. a mark made by pressure; a mark or figure impressed or printed on something.
  2. any impression or impressed effect:

    He left the imprint of his thought on all succeeding scholars.

  3. Bibliography.
    1. the name of a book's publisher printed on the title page or elsewhere, usually with the place and date of publication.
    2. the statement of such information in a bibliographic description of a printed work.
    3. a name, title, or other designation by which all or certain specific books of a publisher are identified.
  4. any marketing name used by a company or organization for a product line; brand or label.
  5. the printer's name and address as indicated on any printed matter.


verb (used with object)

  1. to impress (a quality, character, distinguishing mark, etc.).
  2. to produce (a mark) on something by pressure.
  3. to bestow, as a kiss.
  4. to fix firmly on the mind, memory, etc.
  5. Animal Behavior, Psychology. to acquire or establish by imprinting.
  6. to make an imprint upon.

verb (used without object)

  1. to make an impression; have an effect.

imprint

noun

  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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. 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

  2. to establish firmly; impress; stamp

    to imprint the details on one's mind

  3. (of young animals) to undergo the process of imprinting
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Derived Forms

  • ˈԳٱ, noun
Discover More

Other Word Forms

  • i·Գ verb (used with object)
  • ܲi·ԳĻ adjective
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of imprint1

1325–75; im- 1 + print; replacing Middle English empreynten < Middle French empreinter, derivative of empreinte, feminine past participle of empreindre < Latin imprimere to impress 1
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

The Museum and Memorial proved a deeply overwhelming experience for me, a sudden rush of long-ago race history being imprinted in the deep recesses of my mind.

From

It’s a tough time to sell luxe, but as Encore and its shops open, Steve Wynn’s wife is again poised to leave her style imprint.

From

Both the Left and the Right have got these traumatic imprints that they enact.

From

Each death leaves an imprint, as will Wayne's.

From

That led to a love of classic soul - Otis Redding, Ray Charles, Etta James - that Kerr says is "imprinted" in his music to this day.

From

Advertisement

Related Words

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


imprimisimprinter