impress
IPA: ɪmprˈɛs
noun
- The act of impressing.
- An impression; an impressed image or copy of something.
- A stamp or seal used to make an impression.
- An impression on the mind, imagination etc.
- Characteristic; mark of distinction; stamp.
- A heraldic device; an impresa.
- The act of impressing, or taking by force for the public service; compulsion to serve; also, that which is impressed.
verb
- (transitive) To affect (someone) strongly and often favourably.
- (intransitive) To make an impression, to be impressive.
- (transitive) To produce a vivid impression of (something).
- (transitive) To mark or stamp (something) using pressure.
- To produce (a mark, stamp, image, etc.); to imprint (a mark or figure upon something).
- (figurative) To fix deeply in the mind; to present forcibly to the attention, etc.; to imprint; to inculcate.
- (transitive) To compel (someone) to serve in a military force.
- (transitive) To seize or confiscate (property) by force.
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Examples of "impress" in Sentences
- Her recitation was impressive.
- He was impressed by the wealth.
- The tour was impressive and fun.
- It gives the impression of shouting.
- The catch on the hoax is impressive.
- It gives the impression of forthrightness.
- The impression is determined by the color.
- The performance of the corsair was impressive.
- For the wright, it was the most impressive moment.
- If you want to impress me with your prolixity, I am not impressed.
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