Indent (Verb)
Meaning 1
Set in from the margin; "Indent the paragraphs of a letter".
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Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
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Meaning 2
Notch the edge of or make jagged.
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 3
Bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant; "an indentured servant".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 4
Cut or tear along an irregular line so that the parts can later be matched for authentication; "indent the documents".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The notary public carefully indented the documents to prevent tampering or forgery.
- To ensure authenticity, she indented the contract along its edges before handing it over.
- He indented the will at several places to verify its legitimacy in court.
- The lawyer indented each page of the agreement before signing and dating it.
- The certificates were indented along the edges to match the other copies when needed.
Meaning 5
Make a depression into; "The bicycle dented my car".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.