Synonyms for

Impress

Verb / ˌɪˈmpres / / ˈɪˌmpres / Another word for impress — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make someone feel admiration or respect

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

affect move strike sway

Informal

wow blow away knock out floor

Literary

awe overawe astonish

Antonyms

disappoint fail displease bore underwhelm discourage

Common collocations

  • deeply impress
  • greatly impress
  • impress someone with
  • impress upon
  • impress the importance
  • impress the need
  • impress the audience

Word family

noun impression
verb impress
adjective impressive
adverb impressively

Usage note

Often used with 'upon' to emphasize a point or idea. Be mindful of the context; 'impress' can imply making a positive or negative impact.

Example sentences

  1. She wanted to impress her new friends by showing off her dance moves.
  2. The magician's tricks really impressed the audience.
  3. The young boy was impressed by the size of the dinosaur bones at the museum.
  4. The athlete's hard work and dedication impressed her coach.
  5. He impressed his boss by completing the project ahead of schedule.

Quotes

  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. - Steve Jobs
  • It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. - Confucius

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