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Christanford Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary

Print/ imprint/ emblazon

Hi,

What is the difference among the three words?
(to print/ imprint/ emblazon sth, such as a logo, on sth)

If I were to put a logo on a crystal ball, which word should I use?

Thanks in advance
  

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Christanford If I were to put a logo on a crystal ball, which word should I use? I would use imprint here. Emblazon might be used, but it's rather literal and is being used in a way described below.

— Fandorin

  • Christanford If I were to put a logo on a crystal ball, which word should I use?
  • I would use imprint here.
  • Emblazon might be used, but it's rather literal and is being used in a way described below.
  • To print is used, generally, for things such as newspapers.
  • Actually, it has multiple meanings.
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ChristanfordIf I were to put a logo on a crystal ball, which word should I use?
I would use imprint here. Emblazon might be used, but it's rather literal and is being used in a way described below.

To print is used, generally, for things such as newspapers. Actually, it has multiple meanings. Please, check good dictionary.

Imprint
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Thanks a lot!

I've just looked up the word "etch" and found out that it also has a similar meaning. Is there any difference between "imprint" and "etch"? Can "etch" be used in this case?

Thanks in advance
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