im·press
1 (ĭm-prĕś)
[Middle English impressen, to imprint, from Old French empresser, from Latin impressus past participle of imprimere, in-, in; see in–2, + premere, to press.]
transitive verb: -pressed, -press·ing, -press·es.
- To affect strongly, often favorably: wrote down whatever impressed me during the journey; was impressed by the child's sincerity. See synonyms at affect1
- To produce or attempt to produce a vivid impression or image of: a scene that impressed itself on her memory; impresses the value of money on their children.
- To mark or stamp with or as if with pressure: impressed a design on the hot wax.
- To apply with pressure; press.
noun
- The act of impressing.
- A mark or pattern produced by or as if by impressing. See synonyms at impression
- A stamp or seal meant to be impressed.
im·press
2 (ĭm-prĕś)
[in–2, + press2 (influenced by obsolete imprest, advance on a soldier's pay).]
transitive verb: -pressed, -press·ing, -press·es.
- To compel (a person) to serve in a military force.
- To seize (property) by force or authority; confiscate.
noun
- Impressment.
