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IMPRESSES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Impresses.

Impresses - as a noun

The act of coercing someone into government service

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impressment17

Impresses - as a verb

Have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

Example: "This child impressed me as unusually mature"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affect14move9strike10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Impress positively

Example: "The young chess player impressed her audience"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affect14impress11move9strike10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Produce or try to produce a vivid impression of

Example: "Mother tried to ingrain respect for our elders in us"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ingrain8instill7

Mark or stamp with or as if with pressure

Example: "To make a batik, you impress a design with wax"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
imprint11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change surface
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Reproduce by printing

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
print7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
write8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship

Example: "The men were shanghaied after being drugged"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shanghai15

Dye (fabric) before it is spun

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
yarn-dye

Example Sentences

"She impresses everyone with her talent for singing."
"The new student impresses her classmates with her intelligence."
"His performance in the play impresses the audience."
"The painting impresses with its vibrant colors."
"The chef impresses diners with his creative dishes."
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Word Game Points

Is IMPRESSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, impresses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

IMPRESSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is IMPRESSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, impresses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
IMPRESSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is IMPRESSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, impresses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
IMPRESSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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