mark; seal; imprint
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesnoun
mark; impression; trace; imprint
Refers to visible marks left by seals, stamps, or other physical impressions; often used figuratively for historical or cultural marks.
As soon as the official seal was pressed, it left a bright red imprint.
Every one of his works bears a distinct imprint of the era.
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The animal's tracks were left behind on the snow.
This is a deep imprint left by history.
verb
to imprint deeply on memory; to keep firmly in mind
Figurative usage meaning to etch something permanently into one's memory or consciousness.
He always kept the scene of that date imprinted in his mind.
This experience will be forever imprinted in my memory.
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The teacher's words are deeply imprinted in my heart.
noun
seal; stamp (traditional term)
archaicArchaic or historical term referring specifically to official seals or stamps used on documents.
In olden times, official documents needed to be stamped with a seal to be valid.
This seal has been passed down from the Qing Dynasty.