Showing results for make an impression. Search instead for datenkompression.

Definitions

make an impression

Jump To:

impress v.
score v.
touch v.

VERB

impress

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affect awe excite faze inspire sway thrill touch

STRONG

arouse buffalo bulldoze carry electrify enforce enthuse galvanize get grab grandstand kill move overawe pique provoke register score slay stimulate stir strike

WEAK

be conspicuous blow away knock out make a hit make splash push around show off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage

STRONG

bore calm delight depress dissuade fail leave alone lose miss please stop

WEAK

neglect take apart

VERB

score

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplish connect gain get notch pull off rack up reach win

STRONG

amass arrive attain flourish impress procure prosper realize secure thrive triumph

WEAK

chalk up gain advantage hit pay dirt luck out make a killing make the grade put over take the cake

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depart fail forfeit leave lose miss pass

STRONG

give up languish neglect

WEAK

mend smooth

VERB

touch

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affect disturb excite grab impress influence inspire mark move stir strike stroke upset

STRONG

arouse carry melt quicken soften stimulate sway

WEAK

feel out get through to get to strike a chord tug at the heart

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

make an impression

On a team with running backs Kyren Williams, Blake Corum and the versatile Ronnie Rivers, Hunter is aiming to make an impression — if coaches do not hold him out.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

Walker, a 65-year-old London consultant, said she had yet to "make an impression" of the former mayor of Greater Manchester, who was parachuted into the top office by the Labour Party.

From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026

So for Super Bowl LX, the fake-brain industry is working to make an impression on our real brains by turning to the cryptocurrency bubble’s onetime game plan—and bringing in all your favorite celebrities.

From Slate ● Feb. 8, 2026

Britain's Niall Treacy will be hoping to make an impression over his favoured distance.

From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2026

I intended to make an impression, to be invited back.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez

make an impression

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

Related Words