The meaning of IMPRESS is to affect especially forcibly or deeply : gain the admiration or interest of. How to use impress in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Impress.

IMPRESS definition: to affect deeply or strongly in mind or feelings; influence in opinion. See examples of impress used in a sentence.

Definition of impress verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

If you impress something on someone, you cause them to understand its importance or value:

1. to affect deeply or strongly; influence: He impressed us as sincere. 2. to establish firmly: We impressed on her the importance of honesty.

If you impress something on someone, you make them understand its importance or degree. I had always impressed upon the children that if they worked hard they would succeed in life. I've …

v.i. to create a favorable impression; draw attention to oneself: a child's behavior intended to impress. n. the act of impressing. a mark made by or as by pressure; stamp; imprint. a …

IMPRESS meaning: 1 : to cause (someone) to feel admiration or interest often used as (be) impressed; 2 : to put (something) in someone's mind to produce a clear idea or image of …

Think of the verb impress as "leaving a mark." You might impress a print onto canvas, or you might impress prospective employers in a job interview. Whether that impression will be good …

• You don't need to make fancy foods to impress guests - something simple but good will do. • The boy has impressed his doctors with his courage and determination.