to affect deeply or strongly in mind or feelings; influence in opinion

He impressed us as a sincere young man.

to fix deeply or firmly on the mind or memory, as ideas or facts

to impress the importance of honesty on a child.

to urge, as something to be remembered or done

She impressed the need for action on them.

to press (a thing) into or on something.

to impose a particular characteristic or quality upon (something)

The painter impressed his love of garish colors upon the landscape.

to produce (a mark, figure, etc.) by pressure; stamp; imprint

The king impressed his seal on the melted wax.

to apply with pressure, so as to leave a mark.

to subject to or mark by pressure with something.

to furnish with a mark, figure, etc., by or as if by stamping.

Electricity . to produce (a voltage) or cause (a voltage) to appear or be produced on a conductor, circuit, etc.

to create a favorable impression; draw attention to oneself

a child's behavior intended to impress.

the act of impressing.

a mark made by or as by pressure; stamp; imprint.

a distinctive character or effect imparted

writings that bear the impress of a strong personality.

verb

take apart , neglect

verb

affect , arouse , awe , be conspicuous , blow away , buffalo , bulldoze * , carry , electrify , enforce , enthuse , excite , faze , galvanize , get * , grab , grandstand * , inspire , kill * , knock out * , make a hit , make an impression , make splash , move , overawe , pique , provoke , push around , register , score , show off , slay * , stimulate , stir , strike , sway , thrill , touch * , carve , dent , emboss , engrave , etch , imprint , indent , inscribe , mark , print , stamp , bring home , drive home , establish , fix , get into head , inculcate , instill , press , set , stress , get , touch , drill , drive , implant , pound , grave , affix , brand , effect , emphasize , hammer , opinion , reach , reaction

noun

imprint , indent , indentation , mark , print , stamp