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to impress
01
to make someone admire and respect one
Transitive: to impress sb
Examples
His exceptional skills in leadership impressed his colleagues.
The breathtaking performance of the dancers impressed the audience.
02
to give the impression of having a certain quality or being a certain type
Transitive: to impress sb as sth
Examples
The film impressed critics as a remarkable achievement in cinematography.
The chef impressed the judges as a true master of his craft.
03
to strongly influence or make someone remember something by leaving a lasting impression
Transitive: to impress an impact on sb
Examples
The speaker 's passionate words impressed the importance of education on the students.
She impressed upon him the need to act quickly before the opportunity passed.
04
to leave a mark or design on something by applying pressure
Transitive: to impress a design or pattern on sth | to impress a design or pattern onto sth
Examples
She carefully impressed the design onto the leather using a hot tool.
The baker impressed a star shape on the cookies with a special mold.
05
dye (fabric) before it is spun
06
to force or require someone to join and serve in a military force
Transitive: to impress sb
Examples
During the war, many young men were impressed into the army against their will.
In times of crisis, the king would often impress men from local villages.
07
reproduce by printing
Impress
01
the act of coercing someone into government service
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