imprint

To produce (a mark or pattern) on a surface by pressure.

To produce a mark on (a surface) by pressure.

To impart a strong or vivid impression of.

To fix firmly, as in the mind.

To cause (a very young animal) to recognize and be attracted to another animal or to an object identified as the parent. Often used with on.

To modify (a gene) chemically, as by DNA methylation, affecting the gene’s expression in offspring.

To become imprinted on another animal or on an object identified as the parent. Used of newborn or very young animals. Often used with on:

A mark or pattern produced by imprinting; an impression.

A distinguishing influence or effect.

A chemical modification of a gene affecting the gene’s expression in offspring.