imprint Synonyms
Another word for imprint
• noun (Context 1)
A mark, indentation, or outline produced by pressing an object onto a surface.
"The paleontologist carefully brushed away the silt to reveal the fossilized impression of an ancient fern leaf."
• noun (Context 2)
A lasting influence, distinctive characteristic, or permanent effect left on someone or something.
"Years of studying abroad left an unmistakable impression on her worldview and artistic style."
• verb (Context 3)
To impress, stamp, or press a mark or outline onto a surface.
"The artisan used a heated brass die to stamp the family crest onto the leather cover."
• verb (Context 4)
To fix or establish an idea, image, or memory firmly and indelibly in someone's mind.
"The breathtaking view of the canyon at sunrise was forever imprinted in her memory."
• noun (Context 5)
A trade name or brand division under which a publishing house issues specific series or categories of books, or the publisher's details printed on a title page.
"The novel was released under the publisher's new literary fiction label."
• verb (Context 6)
To come to recognize another animal, person, or object as a parent or habitual object of trust during an early critical developmental stage (in zoology and psychology).
"Newly hatched goslings will typically bond on the first moving creature they encounter."
Opposites of imprint
The opposite of imprint shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: