impresses

verbinfluence
verbpress down to make design
verbemphasize

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Word Origin & History

late 14c., "have a strong effect on the mind or heart," from Latin impressus, past participle of imprimere "press into or upon, stamp," from assimilated form of in- "into, in, on, upon" (see in- (2)) + premere "to press" (see press (v.1)). Literal sense of "to apply with pressure, make a permanent image in, indent, imprint" is from early 15c. in English. Sense of "to levy for military service" is from 1590s, a meaning more from press (v.2). Related: Impressed; impressing.

Example Sentences forimpresses

It impresses all classes, and we can make so much use of it when dealing with Nicholas.

But, after all, it is perhaps the innate gaiety of the Copenhagener which impresses you most.

Molyneux impresses more than Mullins, of which it is merely the dim., Fr.

But what impresses most is not the art but the religion of the place.

She does not; it impresses itself on a man though she never speak a word to him.

What a personality he has, and how, in his quiet unassuming way, he impresses it on us!

One thing that impresses everybody is Helen's tireless activity.

The artist's personality, as it should, impresses us first, powerfully and irresistibly.

There's nothing that so impresses a rural population as a detective.

The cavalry most impresses me; the men are so finely mounted, and they ride royally.