To print
Example: He prints the document using the office printer downstairs
Definition
"To print" means to produce text or images on paper or other material by applying ink through a machine or device, such as a printer. It commonly refers to creating physical copies of digital documents, like when someone prints a document from a computer.
Etymology
The verb "to print" originates from the Latin word 'premere,' meaning 'to press.' It evolved through Old French 'preinter' or 'imprimer,' referring to pressing ink onto paper. Did you know? Early printing involved physically pressing inked blocks onto paper, which is why the word relates to pressing.
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"To print" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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