impress

verb B2

Meaning

To impress someone means to make them feel admiration or respect for you or your abilities through your actions or qualities.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "impress" with "impressed," which refers to the feeling rather than the action.

Example Sentences

How can I impress my new boss at work ?
I want to impress my boss with my new ideas .
She tried to impress her teacher with a detailed report .
The candidate's presentation did impress the selection committee significantly .

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