- To produce one or more copies of a text or image on a surface, especially by machine. · Print the draft double-spaced so we can mark changes between the lines.
- To produce a microchip (an integrated circuit) in a process resembling the printing of an image. · The circuitry is printed onto the semiconductor surface.
- To write very clearly, especially, to write without connecting the letters as in cursive. · Print your name here and sign below.· I'm only in grade 2, so I only know how to print.
- To publish in a book, newspaper, etc. · How could they print an unfounded rumour like that?
- To stamp or impress (something) with coloured figures or patterns. · to print calico
- To fix or impress, as a stamp, mark, character, idea, etc., into or upon something.
- To stamp something in or upon; to make an impression or mark upon by pressure, or as by pressure.
- To inadequately conceal a weapon such that its outline or imprint is visible on the person wearing it.
Plural print · He/she/it prints · Past printed · Past participle printed · -ing form printing
Verb forms
- Base form
- He/she/it
- prints
- Past
- printed
- Past participle
- printed
- -ing form
- printing
Phrasal verbs and expressions
From the library
“Oh, Diana, will we really see our names in print?
As to Holmes, he returned refreshed to his monograph upon the Polyphonic Motets of Lassus, which has since been printed for private circulation, and is said by experts to be the last word upon the subject.
Then shall you discover, that your name was printed down
“I notice that there are many prints of feet entering your cave, but I see no trace of any returning.”
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