impress

To impress is defined as to strongly affect someone or something or to leave a physical mark on something by using pressure.

(verb)

  1. An example of impress is to show off excellent swimming skills to new learners.
  2. An example of impress is to put a stamp on an envelope.

The definition of impress is the act of leaving a memorable or physical mark.

(noun)

An example of an impress is a stamped design on a piece of paper.

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See impress in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb

  1. to force (a person) into public service, esp. into a navy
  2. to levy, seize, or requisition (money, property, etc.) for public use

Origin: < in- + press

noun

impressment

transitive verb

  1. to use pressure on so as to leave a mark: to impress clay with a die
  2. to mark by using pressure; stamp; imprint
  3. to apply with pressure: to impress a die into clay
    1. to have a marked effect on the mind or emotions of
    2. to arouse the interest or approval of
  4. to implant firmly in the mind or fix in the memory: with on or upon
  5. Elec. to apply (a voltage or current) to a circuit or device, as from a generator

Origin: ME impressen < L impressus, pp. of imprimere: see imprint

noun

  1. the act of impressing
  2. any mark, imprint, etc. made by pressure; stamp; impression
  3. a distinctive quality or effect produced by some strong influence

See impress in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb im·pressed, im·press·ing, im·press·es
  1. To affect strongly, often favorably: wrote down whatever impressed me during the journey; was impressed by the child's sincerity. See Synonyms at affect1.
  2. To produce or attempt to produce a vivid impression or image of: a scene that impressed itself on her memory; impresses the value of money on their children.
  3. To mark or stamp with or as if with pressure: impressed a design on the hot wax.
  4. To apply with pressure; press.
noun (ĭmˈprĕsˌ)
  1. The act of impressing.
  2. A mark or pattern produced by or as if by impressing. See Synonyms at impression.
  3. A stamp or seal meant to be impressed.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English impressen, to imprint

Origin: , from Old French empresser

Origin: , from Latin impressus

Origin: , past participle of imprimere

Origin: : in-, in; see in-2

Origin: + premere, to press; see per-4 in Indo-European roots

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transitive verb im·pressed, im·press·ing, im·press·es
  1. To compel (a person) to serve in a military force.
  2. To seize (property) by force or authority; confiscate.
noun (ĭmˈprĕs)
Impressment.

Origin:

Origin: in-2

Origin: + press2 (influenced by obsolete imprest, advance on a soldier's pay)

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