English dictionary
impress
nounPronunciation
ɪmˈpɹɛs
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the act of coercing someone into government service
verb
- dye (fabric) before it is spun
verb
- produce or try to produce a vivid impression of
verb
- take (someone) against their will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship
verb
- mark or stamp with or as if with pressure
verb
- reproduce by printing
verb
- have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
verb
- impress positively
Example sentences
Mother tried to ingrain respect for our elders in us
The men were shanghaied after being drugged
To make a batik, you impress a design with wax
This child impressed me as unusually mature
This behavior struck me as odd
he was dumb-struck by the news
her comments struck a sour note
The young chess player impressed her audience