impress
1 of 4verb (1)
im·press im-ˈpres 
impressed; impressing; impresses
transitive verb
1
a
: to affect especially forcibly or deeply : gain the admiration or interest of
her honesty impressed us
b
: to produce a vivid impression of
2
a
: to apply with pressure so as to imprint
b
: to produce (something, such as a mark) by pressure
c
: to mark by or as if by pressure or stamping
3
: transfer, transmit
intransitive verb
: to produce an impression
impressibility
im-ˌpre-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē
noun impressible
im-ˈpre-sə-bəl
adjective impress
2 of 4noun (1)
im·press ˈim-ˌpres
also
im-ˈpres 1
: a characteristic or distinctive mark : stamp
the impress of a fresh and vital intelligence is stamped … in his work
Lytton Strachey
Lytton Strachey2
: impression, effect
have an impress on history
3
: the act of impressing
4
a
: a mark made by pressure : imprint
b
: an image of something formed by or as if by pressure
especially : seal
c
: a product of pressure or influence
impress
3 of 4verb (2)
im·press im-ˈpres
impressed; impressing; impresses
transitive verb
1
: to levy or take by force for public service
especially : to force into naval service
2
a
: to procure or enlist by forcible persuasion
b
: force
impressed him into a white coat for the Christmas festivities Nancy Hale
Nancy Haleimpress
4 of 4noun (2)
im·press ˈim-ˌpres
also
im-ˈpres : impressment
Synonyms
Verb (1)
- affect
- impact
- influence
- move
- reach
- strike
- sway
- tell (on)
- touch
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Word History
Etymology
Verb (1)
Middle English, from Latin impressus, past participle of imprimere, from in- + premere to press — more at press
Verb (2)
in- entry 2 + press entry 3
First Known Use
Verb (1)
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2a
Noun (1)
1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb (2)
1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun (2)
1602, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
impress
verb
im·press im-ˈpres
impressed; impressing
1
: to produce by stamping, pressing, or printing
impress a design
2
: to affect strongly or deeply and especially favorably
Her talent impressed me.
3
: to give a clear idea of
She impressed on us her concerns.
impressed 1 of 2
adjective
as in interested
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- interested
- concerned
- aware
- impressed
- mindful
- conscientious
- attentive
- caring
- heedful
- zealous
- sensitive
- passionate
- warm
- fervent
- ardent
- warmhearted
- keen
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unimpressed
- lukewarm
- tepid
- disinterested
- halfhearted
- unconcerned
- uninterested
- indifferent
- complacent
- apathetic
- nonchalant
- perfunctory
- casual
- incurious
- insouciant
- insensible
- cold
- remote
- aloof
- uncurious
- numb
- unemotional
- pococurante
impressed
2 of 2verb
1
as in influenced
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response impressed him with the intensity of their musical performance Synonyms & Similar Words
- influenced
- affected
- impacted
- touched
- struck
- interested
- inspired
- swayed
- fascinated
- bothered
- reached
- involved
- dazzled
- concerned
- attracted
- worried
- enthralled
- disturbed
- moved
- enraptured
- got to
- entranced
- upset
- troubled
- enchanted
- biased
- captivated
- engaged
- charmed
- ravished
- penetrated
- stressed
- plagued
- perturbed
- tried
- told (on)
- stirred
- disquieted
- flustered
- afflicted
- harassed
- carried away
- distressed
- transported
- pestered
- bewitched
- colored
- agitated
- allured
- discomforted
- discomposed
- biassed
- harried
- pierced
- smote
- wrung
- strained
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- bored
- tired
- jaded
- wearied
- palled
- underwhelmed
2
as in etched
to produce a vivid impression of impressed the importance of safe driving habits by displaying photos of horrific crashes Synonyms & Similar Words
- etched
- engraved
- imprinted
- imbued
- branded
- ingrained
- inculcated
- infused
- engrained
- instilled
- infixed
- stamped
- implanted
- enrooted
- fixed
- set
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- obliterated
- erased
- blotted out
- expunged
3
as in compelled
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure after weeks of nagging, they impressed her into going to the masquerade party Synonyms & Similar Words
- compelled
- forced
- obliged
- coerced
- obligated
- intimidated
- pressured
- drove
- constrained
- pressed
- impelled
- made
- muscled
- blackmailed
- bullied
- dragooned
- cowed
- sandbagged
- blackjacked
- shamed
- threatened
- badgered
- hectored
- terrorized
- dragged
- twisted one's arm
- bulldozed
- menaced
- browbeat
- harassed
- hounded
- high-pressured
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- let
- allowed
- permitted
- convinced
- satisfied
- moved
- argued
- induced
- persuaded
- won (over)
- talked (into)
- prevailed (on or upon)
- self-deceive
- self-deceived
- self-deceiver
- self-deceivers
- self-deceives
- self-deceiving
- self-deception
- self-deceptions
- self-deceptive
- self-dedication
- self-defeating
- self-defense
- self-defensive
- self-definition
- self-delight
- self-deluded
- self-deluding
- self-delusion
- self-delusions
- self-den
- self-denial
- self-denials
- self-denied
- self-denier
- self-denigrating