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im·press

impress

 
 
pronunciation:
ihm pres
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Builder
part of speech: verb
inflections: impresses, impressing, impressed
definition: to make a strong impact on (someone), especially a positive impact.
The new student's skill in math impressed the teacher.He tried to impress the girl next door by doing tricks on his bike.
synonyms:
affect, move, strike, touch
antonyms:
disappoint
similar words:
engrave, influence, stir
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  • impressive:
    causing a strong effect on the mind or feelings.