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impress

[im-pres, im-pres] / ɪmˈprɛs, ˈɪm prɛs /
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
STRONGEST
discourage
STRONG
bore calm delight depress dissuade fail 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

Example Sentences

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Fun lie: The titular characters in the 1997 comedy movie “Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion” claimed they invented the office staple to impress their former classmates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Nvidia just can’t seem to impress the market any more.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

England's struggle to impose themselves on Uruguay meant it was a testing night for those wanting to impress.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Lead and supporting actress nominees Jessie Buckley, Kate Hudson, Emma Stone, Elle Fanning, Wunmi Mosaku and Teyana Taylor have already won in the style department and are sure to impress yet again.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

“He tried to impress us. He shouted, ‘Vive la republique!’

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.