nounπShareThe act of impressing."Her collection of volunteer work impresses everyone on the admissions committee. "actionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn impression; an impressed image or copy of something."The museum displayed a collection of coin impresses, carefully made to preserve the original designs. "markartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stamp or seal used to make an impression."The ancient coin collection included many impresses so worn that the original image was barely visible. "markstationerywritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn impression on the mind, imagination etc."The cityscape at night leaves lasting impresses on visitors. "mindsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareCharacteristic; mark of distinction; stamp."The antique coin has several unique impresses from its original minting process, making it valuable to collectors. "characterappearancemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA heraldic device; an impresa."The king's personal standard bore several impressive impresses, each telling a story of his lineage and victories. "heraldryartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of impressing, or taking by force for the public service; compulsion to serve; also, that which is impressed."During the war, the government's need for sailors led to many impresses, forcing men into naval service against their will. "governmentmilitarylawstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo affect (someone) strongly and often favourably."You impressed me with your command of Urdu."attitudeemotionhumancharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make an impression, to be impressive."Henderson impressed in his first game as captain."appearancecharacteractionsensationattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo produce a vivid impression of (something)."That first view of the Eiger impressed itself on my mind."sensationmindcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mark or stamp (something) using pressure."We impressed our footprints in the wet cement."markactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo produce (a mark, stamp, image, etc.); to imprint (a mark or figure upon something)."The rubber stamp impresses the company logo onto each document. "markartactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fix deeply in the mind; to present forcibly to the attention, etc.; to imprint; to inculcate."The teacher's enthusiasm for history really impresses the students. "mindlanguagecommunicationeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo compel (someone) to serve in a military force."The press gang used to impress people into the Navy."militarywargovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo seize or confiscate (property) by force."The liner was impressed as a troop carrier."militarywarlawgovernmentpoliticspropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading