Meaning of the word impress in English

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impress

US /ɪmˈpres/

UK /ɪmˈpres/

make (someone) feel admiration and respect

Example:

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His performance really impressed the judges.

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She always tries to impress her boss.

Synonym:

awe dazzle move stir touch

make a mark or design on (something) using a stamp or seal

Example:

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The artist impressed a beautiful pattern onto the clay.

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The seal was used to impress the official document.

Synonym:

stamp engrave etch print mark

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