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To burn the flesh with a hot iron, either as a marker (for criminals, slaves etc.) or to cauterise a wound.

Example: When they caught him, he was branded and then locked up.

To mark (especially cattle) with a brand as proof of ownership.

Example: The ranch hands had to brand every new calf by lunchtime.

To make an indelible impression on the memory or senses.

Example: Her face is branded upon my memory.

To stigmatize, label (someone).

Example: He was branded a fool by everyone that heard his story.

The process in which a mark, usually a symbol or ornamental pattern, is burned into the skin of a living person or animal.

The promotion of a commercial brand of product in order to give it greater public awareness.