Meaning of the word imprint in English

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imprint

US /ɪmˈprɪnt/
UK /ɪmˈprɪnt/
"imprint" picture

Noun

1.

a mark or impression made by pressure

Example:
The fossil showed the clear imprint of a fern leaf.
He left the imprint of his hand in the wet cement.
2.

a lasting effect or influence

Example:
The experience left a deep imprint on his memory.
Early childhood experiences can have a significant imprint on personality development.

Verb

1.

to make a mark or design on a surface by pressing or stamping

Example:
The machine can imprint a logo onto various materials.
The artist used a special tool to imprint the pattern onto the clay.
2.

to fix an idea or feeling firmly in someone's mind

Example:
The teacher tried to imprint the importance of honesty on her students.
His words were deeply imprinted on her mind.
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