stamped
UK: stæmpt | US: stæmpt
vt. 1. to mark or impress with a design, symbol, or pattern using pressure
vt. 2. to crush or flatten by forceful impact
vt. 3. to affix an official postage stamp to mail
The word "stamp" originates from Old French estamper (to crush, imprint), likely derived from Frankish stampōn (to pound). The core idea of forceful pressing or imprinting persists in modern meanings, from postal stamps (pressed designs) to "stamping out" (crushing decisively). The suffix -ed marks the past tense, maintaining the verb's action-oriented logic.
She stamped the document with the company seal.
The crowd stamped their feet in rhythm during the concert.
He forgot to stamp the envelope before mailing it.
The machine stamped the metal sheet into car parts.
The teacher stamped the homework with an "A" for excellence.