impress
gb/ˈɪmpɹɛs/ us/ˈɪmpɹɛs/
B1
Englisch
~ 2800
lenyűgöz, jó benyomást tesz, belenyom, rányom, valakibe vés, tudatosít
VERB
B1
1
lenyűgöz
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
to impress [someone] with [something]
Her speech managed to impress even the most critical listeners.
A beszédével még a legkritikusabb hallgatókat is sikerült lenyűgöznie.
He impressed the interviewer with his knowledge of the subject.
Lenyűgözte az interjúztatót a témában való jártasságával.
The team's performance impressed their coach.
I was impressed by her ability to stay calm under pressure.
Beispiele für Lernende
She wants to impress her new friends.
Le akarja nyűgözni az új barátait.
His cooking will impress your parents.
A főztje le fogja nyűgözni a szüleidet.
The singer impressed the crowd.
I hope to impress my boss with my work.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'impress' with 'influence'; 'impress' is about admiration, not changing someone's opinion or decision.
Bedeutung
Make someone admire or respect
Wortverbindungen
impress deeply
|impress greatly
|impress the audience
|impress the teacher
|impress with skills
Synonyme
amaze (Stronger feeling of surprise and wonder than 'impress'.)
|
inspire (Focuses more on motivating someone rather than admiration alone.)
Antonyme
disappoint (Causing someone to feel let down instead of admiration.)
Themen
emotions
|communication
|social
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make someone think you are very good, important, or skilled.
To cause someone to feel admiration or respect for you or something you have done.
VERB
B2
2
Verwendungsmuster:
to impress [something] into/on [surface]
The craftsman impressed his initials into the leather.
A kézműves belenyomta a monogramját a bőrbe.
A logo was impressed on the packaging.
A csomagolásra rányomtak egy logót.
She impressed the design onto the soft metal.
Beispiele für Lernende
He impressed his name into the wood.
Belenyomta a nevét a fába.
The coin was impressed on the medal.
Az érme lenyomatát rányomták az éremre.
She impressed flowers into the clay.
Häufiger Fehler:
Some learners confuse this with 'print', which usually involves ink rather than physical indentation.
Bedeutung
Press to leave a mark or design
Wortverbindungen
impress a seal
|impress a pattern
|impress into clay
Synonyme
stamp (Often used for official marks or repetitive designs.)
Antonyme
erase (To remove a mark instead of making one.)
Themen
art
|manufacturing
|daily_life
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make a shape or mark in something by pressing it.
To create a mark, pattern, or design by pressing something onto a surface.
VERB
B2
FORMAL
3
valakibe vés
C1
tudatosít
C1
Verwendungsmuster:
to impress [idea/fact] on/upon [someone]
The teacher impressed upon the students the importance of honesty.
A tanár nyomatékosan tudatosította a diákokban az őszinteség fontosságát.
The experience impressed on him the value of preparation.
A tapasztalat mélyen tudatosította benne a felkészülés értékét.
She impressed the dangers of smoking on her children.
Beispiele für Lernende
My father impressed on me the need to work hard.
Apám belém véste, hogy keményen kell dolgozni.
The coach impressed on us that practice is important.
Az edző belénk véste, hogy fontos a gyakorlás.
The trip impressed on her how big the world is.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may confuse 'impress on' with 'impose on'; 'impress on' means to make someone remember something strongly.
Bedeutung
Make an idea stick in the mind
Wortverbindungen
impress upon someone the importance
|impress the need for action
Synonyme
instill (Implies gradual teaching or planting of an idea.)
Antonyme
forget (Failing to remember instead of firmly remembering.)
Themen
communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make someone remember something very well.
To make someone remember an idea, fact, or feeling very clearly and strongly.
Grammatik
Grundform
impress
IPA
GB/ˈɪmpɹɛs/
US/ˈɪmpɹɛs/
Silben & Betonung
im - press (2 Silben)
Stress on 1st syllable (im)
Wortformen
Verb
- Base: impress
- 3rd Person Singular: impresses
- Present Participle: impressing
- Past: impressed
Wortfamilie
Forms
Core family
impression
noun B1
impressive
adjective B1
Related words
impressively
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unimpressed
adjective
unimpressive
adjective
Advanced or less common
impressionable
adjective
Ausdrücke
impress upon someone
1/ˈɪmpɹɛs əpˈɑn sˈʌmwˌʌn/
phrasal verb
formal
Make someone understand importance
To tell someone something so they will not forget it.
Beispiele
- The manager impressed upon his team the need for punctuality.
- She impressed upon her children the value of kindness.
impress upon someone
2/ˈɪmpɹɛs əpˈɑn sˈʌmwˌʌn/
phrasal verb
formal
make someone understand strongly
To say something to someone in a serious way so that they will understand it well and remember it.
Beispiele
- The teacher tried to impress upon the children the importance of telling the truth.
- Doctors continue to impress upon patients the need for regular exercise.
- My parents always impressed upon me that education opens many doors.
leave a lasting impression
1/lˈiv ə lˈæstɪŋ ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
Cause lasting admiration or memory
To make someone remember you or something you did for a long time because it was very good or special.
Beispiele
- Her kindness left a lasting impression on everyone she met.
- The concert left a lasting impression on me.
- The movie left a lasting impression on me because of its powerful story.
- Her kindness left a lasting impression on the community.
make an impression
1/mˈeɪk ən ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
cause someone to notice/remember you
To do something that makes people notice and remember you.
Beispiele
- She made an impression on her boss with her hard work.
- He made a good impression at the interview.
- He wants to make an impression during his job interview.
- Her bright dress made an impression on everyone at the party.