A mark or outline made by pressing something on to a softer substance
“Daniel examined the seal, not at all surprised to see the faint imprint of the historian's mark in the wax.”
A lasting effect or impression
“We carry the imprint of this experience for life, even into our dying.”
A mark or marks left by a person, animal, or vehicle in passing
“On the west side of the road, he found the imprint of a wheel, which he took to be the one from the Coltharp truck.”
A distinctive marking, symbol or logo
“The company's imprint was emblazoned across the front of his T-shirt.”
A printed copy of a document sent by facsimile
A particular version of a text maintained by regular revision
A small area on a surface having a different color from its surroundings, typically one caused by damage or dirt
A small ornamental design filling a space in a carving
The text appearing in a publication with reference to its size, form, or style
A written symbol made on a document
Something that is identical to something else
A particular manner or style of doing something
The title (normally in a large and distinctive font) of a newspaper at the top of the front page
Something remembered from the past
To leave a physical print, impression, image, engraving, etc. on a surface
“Daniels invented concrete stamps that can imprint curving border patterns in concrete.”
To impress or infix into a surface, object, or the mind of someone
“What I do not hide from my daughter in her first few years will imprint itself on her mind in unpredictable ways.”
To blemish, scratch, or stain with a mark
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