impresses

VERB

influence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affect awe excite faze inspire sway thrill touch

STRONG

arouse buffalo bulldoze carry electrify enforce enthuse galvanize get grab grandstand kill move overawe pique provoke register score slay stimulate stir strike

WEAK

be conspicuous blow away knock out make a hit make an impression make splash push around show off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage

STRONG

bear bore calm create delight depress dissuade fail give birth leave alone lose miss please stop

WEAK

neglect take apart

VERB

press down to make design

Synonyms

STRONGEST

mark

STRONG

carve dent emboss engrave etch imprint indent inscribe print stamp

Antonyms

WEAK

neglect take apart

VERB

emphasize

Synonyms

STRONG

establish fix inculcate instill press set stress

WEAK

bring home drive home get into head

Antonyms

STRONG

destroy halt unsettle

WEAK

neglect take apart

Example Sentences

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World leaders seeking to woo the unpredictable Trump have learned that nothing impresses the 80-year-old more than an arrival fit for a king.

From Barron's • Jul. 7, 2026

It may not be 100% authentic, but it gets the job done and totally impresses all your friends.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

The result is a highly detailed model that not only impresses visually but also contributes to scientific understanding.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Her stamina impresses her manager, Greg, a gruff gay man who tells her about the gay club in town, where she meets Tina, the woman who teaches her acceptance through unconditional love.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

As I watch my friend, something in the way Soojin looks so sure of herself impresses me.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan