impress
//ɪmˈpres//
Translation
impress
Definition
To impress someone is to make them feel admiration or respect, often by showing a skill, quality, or achievement. This verb is commonly used in social, professional, and creative contexts when someone wants to leave a positive impact on others. For example, you might impress your boss with a well-prepared presentation, or impress friends with a musical performance. The word can also imply creating a strong, lasting effect, such as when a place or event impresses you with its beauty or significance. While 'impress' primarily focuses on evoking admiration, it can also be used in a neutral sense, like being impressed by a fact or detail. Note that this word has other meanings, such as to imprint or stamp, but the sense of causing admiration is the most frequent for learners.
Example
“She tried to impress her classmates with her knowledge of history.”
“The young musician's performance impressed the entire audience.”
“I was very impressed by the quality of the hotel service.”
“He always wears fancy clothes to impress his date.”
“The teacher was impressed with the student's creative project.”
“They hoped to impress the investors with their innovative idea.”
“Her ability to solve complex problems quickly impressed her colleagues.”
“The view from the mountain top impressed everyone on the hike.”
“He didn't mean to impress anyone; he just wanted to do his best.”
“The documentary impressed upon me the importance of environmental conservation.”
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