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impresses

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influence v.
press down to make design v.
emphasize v.

VERB

influence

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 an impression make splash push around show off

Antonyms

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discourage

STRONG

bear bore calm create delight depress dissuade fail give birth leave alone lose miss please stop

WEAK

neglect take apart

VERB

press down to make design

Synonyms

STRONGEST

mark

STRONG

carve dent emboss engrave etch imprint indent inscribe print stamp

Antonyms

WEAK

neglect take apart

VERB

emphasize

Synonyms

STRONG

establish fix inculcate instill press set stress

WEAK

bring home drive home get into head

Antonyms

STRONG

destroy halt unsettle

WEAK

neglect take apart

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impresses

World leaders seeking to woo the unpredictable Trump have learned that nothing impresses the 80-year-old more than an arrival fit for a king.

From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026

That is what really impresses me, he is taking the pressure on at such a young age.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

Aigul Khismatullina, Queen of the Night, impresses with the silvery pricks of her high notes, while Kwangchul Youn’s Sarastro, unsteady in middle register, takes on weight at the bottom of his bass.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026

The result is a highly detailed model that not only impresses visually but also contributes to scientific understanding.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 15, 2026

I don’t know if it impresses me or annoys me.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas