Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

put one's stamp

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.92 in modern English

Syllables: put one's s-tamp
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To change or influence (something) in a way that demonstrates one's style or abilities; to make a lasting impression on.

Example Sentences

"The Rizing Zephyr took a 71-70 lead on a Shota Tsuyama free throw (he missed the first attempt) with 1:42 to play, which was followed by a cold spell by both offenses before Coleby got in position to put his stamp on the final outcome."
"The administration should have moved sooner to put its stamp on the climate assessment, said Judith Curry, a former chairwoman of the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology who said she has been in contact with Dr. Maue and other officials."
"The Heisman Trophy-winning receiver from Alabama put his stamp all over the College Football Playoff championship game in the first two quarters, and the Crimson Tide are national champions once again."

Inflected Forms

puts one's stamp (present, singular) putting one's stamp (participle, present)

Synonyms

leave one's stamp make one's mark

Questions

What does put one's stamp mean?: To change or influence (something) in a way that demonstrates one's style or abilities; to make a lasting impression on.

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