impress — to make someone feel admiration and respect
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make someone feel admiration and respect
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpres/
Example Sentences
- My mom tried to impress my friends with her K-pop dance moves, but they were more impressed by her courage.
- The job interview went well - I managed to impress them with my Excel skills.
- He tried to impress his date by ordering everything in French, but ended up ordering three desserts.
impress
VERB[/ɪmˈpres/]
to make someone feel admiration and respect
The young pianist impressed the audience with an unforgettable performance.
The speaker impressed investors with a bold vision for the future. (IMPACT + PRESS = IMPRESS → to impress is to press a strong impact into someone's mind)
She expressed her ideas clearly and impressed everyone on the path to success.
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin, derived from the concept of pressing inward. Originally meaning 'to press into' or 'to imprint', the word evolved to signify 'to make a deep mark on the mind' or 'to affect strongly'.
Breakdown
im- (into) + pressus (pressed, from premere meaning 'to press'). The prefix im- denotes direction inward, while pressus conveys the action of pressing or stamping.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom tried to impress my friends with her K-pop dance moves, but they were more impressed by her courage.”
“The job interview went well - I managed to impress them with my Excel skills.”
“He tried to impress his date by ordering everything in French, but ended up ordering three desserts.”
“The teacher impressed the importance of studying upon the students.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.