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Definition impress in British English

impress verb

verb
/ɪmˈpres/
1

if someone or something impresses you, you admire them

Example

What impressed me was their ability to deal with any problem.

Example

Her carvings attracted many admirers but her paintings failed to impress.

Example

Experience in voluntary work will often impress a potential employer.

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2

to make a mark or pattern on something by pressing an object into its surface

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Definition impress in British English