imprint on
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To come to accept, inaccurately, that a creature or object is one's parent and consequently to act as if it is.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “imprint on” mean?
To come to accept, inaccurately, that a creature or object is one's parent and consequently to act as if it is.
Is “imprint on” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.