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Synonyms & Similar Words
influence
awe
amaze
astonish
surprise
fascinate
captivate
enthrall
enchant
charm
beguile
mesmerize
hypnotize
spellbind
dazzle
impress
strike
affect
move
touch
inspire
motivate
persuade
convince
sway
impact
influence
unsettle
disturb
disquiet
trouble
concern
worry
upset
alarm
frighten
intimidate
cow
daunt
dismay
dishearten
discourage
Meaning of Impress
The primary meaning of the word "impress" is to have a strong effect on someone's mind or feelings.
Definitions
- To have a strong effect on someone's mind or feelings, making them admire, respect, or be influenced by something
- To produce a marked or lasting impression on someone
- To compel someone to do something or to accept a particular idea or situation
- To stamp or print a design, pattern, or image onto something
Etymology of Impress
The word "impress" originated from the Latin words "imprimere" meaning "to press into" or "to stamp", and is a combination of "in" meaning "into" and "premere" meaning "to press"
Historically, the word was first used in the 15th century to describe the act of stamping or printing an image onto something
Over time, the word's meaning expanded to include the idea of having a strong effect on someone's mind or feelings
Example Uses
- The fireworks display impressed the crowd with its beauty and complexity
- Her intelligence and confidence impressed the interviewer and helped her land the job
- The ancient ruins impressed me with their grandeur and historical significance
- The company will impress its logo onto the new products to create brand recognition
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
bore
tire
disappoint
displease
irritate
annoy
vex
frustrate
disillusion
disenchant
repel
repulse
offend
shock
appall
horrify
unimpress
underwhelm
disinterest
detach
alienate
isolate
uninspire
demotivate
discourage