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verb (used with object)
1.
to affect deeply or strongly in mind or feelings; influence in opinion: He impressed us as a sincere young man.
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to fix deeply or firmly on the mind or memory, as ideas or facts: to impress the importance of honesty on a child.
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to urge, as something to be remembered or done: She impressed the need for action on them.
4.
to press (a thing) into or on something.
5.
EXPANDto impose a particular characteristic or quality upon (something): The painter impressed his love of garish colors upon the landscape.
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to produce (a mark, figure, etc.) by pressure; stamp; imprint: The king impressed his seal on the melted wax.
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to apply with pressure, so as to leave a mark.
8.
to subject to or mark by pressure with something.
9.
to furnish with a mark, figure, etc., by or as if by stamping.
10.
COLLAPSEElectricity. to produce (a voltage) or cause (a voltage) to appear or be produced on a conductor, circuit, etc.
verb (used without object)
11.
to create a favorable impression; draw attention to oneself: a child's behavior intended to impress.
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Impressed
is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
noun
12.
the act of impressing.
13.
a mark made by or as by pressure; stamp; imprint.
14.
a distinctive character or effect imparted: writings that bear the impress of a strong personality.
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verb (used with object)
2.
to seize or take for public use.
3.
to take or persuade into service by forceful arguments: The neighbors were impressed into helping the family move.
noun
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Word Origin & History
impressed
early 15c., "pressed or forced upon" (the mind), pp. adj. from impress.
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