impress

/ɪmpɹˈɛs/

/ˈɪmˌpɹɛs/, /ˌɪmˈpɹɛs/

to impress

MAIN VERB

to have a positive impact on someone

synonyms : affect

impress positively

produce or try to produce a vivid impression of

synonyms : ingrain

mark or stamp with or as if with pressure

synonyms : imprint

dye (fabric) before it is spun

synonyms : yarn-dye

take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship

synonyms : shanghai

reproduce by printing

synonyms : print

Impress

the act of coercing someone into government service

Examples

1. The chef impressed the customers by his special dish of button mushrooms with crumbled feta cheese.

2. Impress your guests with a mouthwatering morel mushroom and asparagus quiche for a delightful brunch option.

3. His correct pronunciation impressed everyone in the language class.

4. Guests were impressed by the roasted duck with bread sauce.