impress Antonyms

Meaning of impress

Wordnet

impress (n)

the act of coercing someone into government service

Wordnet

impress (v)

have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

impress positively

produce or try to produce a vivid impression of

mark or stamp with or as if with pressure

reproduce by printing

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

dye (fabric) before it is spun

Webster

impress (v. t.)

To press, stamp, or print something in or upon; to mark by pressure, or as by pressure; to imprint (that which bears the impression).

To produce by pressure, as a mark, stamp, image, etc.; to imprint (a mark or figure upon something).

Fig.: To fix deeply in the mind; to present forcibly to the attention, etc.; to imprint; to inculcate.

Webster

impress (n.)

To take by force for public service; as, to impress sailors or money.

The act of impressing or making.

A mark made by pressure; an indentation; imprint; the image or figure of anything, formed by pressure or as if by pressure; result produced by pressure or influence.

Characteristic; mark of distinction; stamp.

A device. See Impresa.

The act of impressing, or taking by force for the public service; compulsion to serve; also, that which is impressed.

Webster

impress (v. i.)

To be impressed; to rest.

impress Sentence Examples

  1. Her eloquence impressed the audience, leaving them awestruck.
  2. John's dedication to his craft impressed his colleagues and earned him widespread respect.
  3. The intricate artwork impressed critics, who hailed it as a masterpiece.
  4. The student's attention to detail and ability to think critically impressed the professor.
  5. The symphony's sweeping melodies and masterful orchestration impressed listeners, evoking a sense of wonder.
  6. The young entrepreneur's innovative ideas impressed investors, securing him funding for his venture.
  7. The athlete's determination and perseverance impressed coaches, who recognized his potential for greatness.
  8. The chef's culinary artistry impressed diners, tantalizing their taste buds with each bite.
  9. The teacher's ability to connect with students impressed parents, who witnessed their children's intellectual growth.
  10. The volunteer's selfless service impressed the community, inspiring others to make a difference.

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Her eloquence impressed the audience, leaving them awestruck.

John's dedication to his craft impressed his colleagues and earned him widespread respect.

The intricate artwork impressed critics, who hailed it as a masterpiece.

The student's attention to detail and ability to think critically impressed the professor.