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Meaning of impress
to have a strong effect on someone's mind or feelings
Etymology of impress
The word "impress" comes from the Latin "imprimere", which means "to press into" or "to stamp", and is a combination of "in" (into) and "premere" (to press)
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of making a strong impression on someone's mind or feelings
Synonyms
astonish
amaze
surprise
dazzle
astound
bewilder
fascinate
captivate
enthrall
enchant
mesmerize
hypnotize
spellbind
beguile
charm
delight
thrill
electrify
exhilarate
stun
shock
strike
move
inspire
influence
sway
persuade
convince
impress
affect
touch
stir
rouse
awaken
animate
invigorate
galvanize
motivate
Definitions
- To affect someone very much, or to produce a strong feeling or impression in their mind
- * To cause someone to believe or think something, or to persuade them to do something
- * To seem or appear to be something, especially to give a false appearance
Usage Examples
- The fireworks display impressed the crowd with its beauty and scale
- * Her intelligence and confidence impressed the interviewer
- * The ancient ruins impressed me with their history and grandeur
Antonyms
disappoint
displease
disillusion
disenchant
repel
repulse
offend
annoy
irritate
bore
depress
dismay
dishearten
discourage
unimpress
underwhelm
disinterest
detach
alienate
uninspire
unconvince