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Meaning of the word impress in English

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impress

US /ɪmˈpres/
UK /ɪmˈpres/
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Verb

1.

make (someone) feel admiration and respect

Example:
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His performance really impressed the judges.
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She always tries to impress her boss.
Synonym:
awe dazzle move stir touch
2.

make a mark or design on (something) using a stamp or seal

Example:
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The artist impressed a beautiful pattern onto the clay.
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The seal was used to impress the official document.
Synonym:
stamp engrave etch print mark
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impressive impression impressed impressions impresses impressively be under the impression