imprint
word
Definition
To make a mark or pattern by pressing something on a surface, or to have a strong effect that lasts a long time.
Usage & Nuances
Common as both a noun and verb. As a verb, often used with 'on', e.g., 'imprint on paper'. As a noun, can mean a physical mark or a lasting effect, such as 'leave an imprint'. More formal than 'print'; often used metaphorically about memories or feelings.
Spanish: imprimir - dejar huellaPortuguese (BR): impressão - marcarPortuguese (PT): impressão - marcarChinese (Simplified): 印记 - 铭刻Chinese (Traditional): 印記 - 銘刻Hindi: छाप - छाप छोड़नाArabic: طبعة - بصمةBengali: ছাপ - ছাপ রেখে যাওয়াRussian: отпечаток - оставлять отпечаток - запечатлетьJapanese: 刻印 - 痕跡 - 強く残るVietnamese: dấu ấn - in dấu - khắc sâuKorean: 흔적 - 각인하다Turkish: iz - iz bırakmak - damga vurmakUrdu: نقش - اثر - چھاپIndonesian: jejak - membekas - mencetak
Example Sentences
Please imprint your name on the form.
basic
The coin left an imprint in the soft clay.
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Her kindness made a deep imprint on my heart.
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That summer vacation really imprinted itself in my memory.
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Shoes with wet soles can imprint patterns on the floor.
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It's amazing how childhood experiences can imprint on us for life.
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