imprint
5 synonyms for imprint, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A mark left by pressing something onto a surface, or a lasting effect on someone's mind or life.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A mark left by pressing something onto a surface, or a lasting effect on someone's mind or life.
“The fossil preserved the imprint of a leaf from millions of years ago.”
How to use imprint
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
leave an imprint
lasting imprint
publishing imprint
Etymology
From Old French empreinte, from empreindre, from Latin imprimere ("to press into").
Full origin of imprint →Frequently asked questions
What does “imprint” mean?
The word “imprint” means a mark left by pressing something onto a surface, or a lasting effect on someone's mind or life. In plain terms, a mark left by pressure, or a strong, lasting effect on the mind — also used for a publisher's brand name on a book.
How do you pronounce “imprint”?
“Imprint” is pronounced IHM-prihnt (/ˈɪm.pɹɪnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “imprint” in a sentence?
Here is “imprint” used in a sentence: “The fossil preserved the imprint of a leaf from millions of years ago.”
What part of speech is “imprint”?
Depending on how it is used, “imprint” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “imprint” come from?
The word “imprint” comes from Latin. From Old French empreinte, from empreindre, from Latin imprimere ("to press into").
Is “imprint” a common word?
“Imprint” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “imprint” have?
“Imprint” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a mark left by pressing something onto a surface, or a lasting effect on someone's mind or life.
