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Common collocations with impression in American Collocation

impression noun countable

US /ɪmˈpreʃ(ə)n/

good

favourable
good
positive
the right

The food and service all made favourable impressions.

bad

bad
negative
poor
unfavourable

It is regrettable that a negative impression has been created.

incorrect

erroneous
false
incorrect
mistaken
wrong

Whoever is paying you is doing so under the mistaken impression that you’re actually doing some work!

that deceives someone

deceptive
misleading

A biased sample can give a misleading impression of the severity of the problem.

accurate

accurate
the right

Your CV should convey an accurate impression of what you have achieved.

general

general
overall
overriding

The picture gives an overall impression of peace and serenity.

strong

big
clear
deep
distinct
overwhelming
powerful
profound
striking
strong
vivid

The visit made a deep impression on me.

I got the distinct impression they were tired of being there.

lasting a long time

abiding
indelible
lasting

No matter how old you are this film will leave a lasting impression.

vague or brief

fleeting
vague

Many people have no idea what we do, beyond a vague impression that it is ‘good work’.

immediate

first
immediate
initial
instant

His first impression of the party was not a very positive one.

create an impression

convey
create
give
leave
make
produce

His account is incomplete and gives the wrong impression.

get or have an impression

form
gain
get
have

I had the impression of a settled and happy community.

correct an impression

correct
counter
dispel

I would like to correct the impression you may have got that I can’t play.

confirm an impression

confirm
reinforce

Evidence confirms our earlier impression that the effect is small.