Pronunciation

/ɪmˈpreʃən/

Definitions

Noun (n)

• A mark, indentation, or imprint left by pressure: The book left an impression on the tablecloth.
• A lasting effect produced on someone’s mind or feelings by a person, experience, or thing: Her speech made a deep impression on the audience.
• A person’s mental image or conception of something: His impression of the city was that it was bustling with life.
• A performance that imitates or replicates another person, usually for entertainment: He does a hilarious impression of the president.
• In law, a reproduction or copy of an original document.

Example sentences:

• The artist created a detailed impression of the landscape using oil paints.
• Her first day at work left a favorable impression on her colleagues.

Verb (v)

• To produce a mark or indentation on something: She accidentally impressed her initials into the wet cement.
• To affect or influence someone’s thoughts or feelings: The teacher impressed upon us the importance of punctuality.
• To produce a vivid or clear mental image or understanding in someone’s mind: The author impresses vivid descriptions of the setting.
• To mimic or impersonate (someone) for amusement or effect: He’s great at impressions; he can do all the Hollywood stars.

Example sentences:

• The sculpture impressed its design onto the clay.
• "He tried to impress his boss with his dedication and hard work."

Phrases

• “Make an impression”: To have a significant impact or influence on someone or something.
• “First impression”: The initial perception one forms about a person or thing.
• “Under the impression”: Believing something to be true based on information received.

Synonyms

• Impact
• Effect
• Influence
• Impressionism (in the context of art)
• Mimicry (for the verb sense related to impersonation)
• Replica (for the noun sense referring to reproductions)
• Perception
• Understanding

Note: Some synonyms may vary depending on the specific meaning being referred to.