IMPRINT Definition & Meaning

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imprint

[ noun im-print; verb im-print ]

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noun

a mark made by pressure; a mark or figure impressed or printed on something.
any impression or impressed effect:
He left the imprint of his thought on all succeeding scholars.
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.
any marketing name used by a company or organization for a product line; brand or label.
the printer's name and address as indicated on any printed matter.

verb (used with object)

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

verb (used without object)

to make an impression; have an effect.

imprint

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

verb

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
to establish firmly; impress; stamp
to imprint the details on one's mind
(of young animals) to undergo the process of imprinting

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Derived Forms

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�y��vlog 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

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

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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.

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Trump’s influence, and imprint, on the current California Republican Party was clear throughout the three-day convention in Sacramento.

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Howe immediately set about imprinting his methods at Newcastle.

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To check your cooler, look for the date of manufacture that’s imprinted on the bottom of the cooler.

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