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Her clear speech impressed the class.
What does Impress mean?
Impress means to make someone admire or notice something.
Dictionary definition
To make someone admire, notice, or remember something in a strong way.
Example sentences
Impress in a sentence
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The robot design impressed the judges at the fair.
hard
Strong evidence can impress readers because it makes an argument more convincing.
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What does impress mean?
Impress means to create a strong positive effect.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses impress correctly?
A performance or action can impress people.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to impress?
Amaze is close in meaning when impress means to cause admiration.
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im · press · strongest beat: press
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WordImpress.
Partverb.
MeaningImpress means to make someone admire or notice something.
ExampleExample: Her clear speech impressed the class.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- im · press
- Strongest beat
- press
- Ending
- press
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on press.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
disappointUse when something fails to meet expectations.
boreUse when something does not hold interest.
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Word family
Impress word family
Base word
impress
verb
impresses
Makes someone admire or notice.
verb
impressed
Made someone admire or notice in the past.
adjective
impressive
Causing admiration or respect.
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Hint for students
Impress means to make someone admire or notice something.
Common mix-up
Impress is not the same as disappoint. Impress means impress means to make someone admire or notice something.
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Read this model sentence: The robot design impressed the judges at the fair. Clue words: robot, design, impressed. Underline clue words that show why impress fits instead of disappoint. Now write one new sentence that shows impress without using the word impress. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show impress?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The robot design impressed the judges at the fair." Why does impress fit better than disappoint?
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