impress
Translation
to impress, to make an impression
Examples
She tried to impress her boss with her hard work.
She tried to impress her boss with her hard work.
The speaker impressed upon them the need for action.
The speaker impressed upon them the need for action.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) 〈with sth.〉 to impress (sb.) with (sth.) She impressed me with her knowledge.
((sth.)) ((upon sb.)) to impress (sth.) upon (sb.) He impressed the need for safety upon the workers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: amaze, dazzle, awe, affect
Etymology
From Latin 'imprimere', from 'im-' (in) + 'premere' (to press). It literally means to 'press into' the mind.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'press in' a good idea or image into someone's mind.