impress
/ɪmˈpres/verb
उच्चारण इम्प्रेस
प्रभावित करना
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[I, T] ~ (sb)
to make somebody feel admiration and respect
प्रभावित करना
- Her answers impressed the interview board.
- The young singer impressed the judges with her control.
- The young bowler impressed everyone with his speed.
+ 2 more examples
- Dressing neatly will help you impress the interviewers.
- The film did not impress the critics.
Synonyms amaze dazzle awe inspire move
Opposite disappoint bore underwhelm
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[T] ~ sth on/upon sb formal
to make somebody understand how important something is
(महत्व) मन में बैठाना
- The teacher impressed on us the need for daily revision.
- Parents impress on their children the value of honesty.
- The doctor impressed on him the need to rest.
+ 2 more examples
- Teachers must impress upon students the value of time.
- She impressed on her brother that the secret must not leave the room.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
impress + person (+ with / by)
To impress someone is to make them admire you. The cause is introduced by 'with' or 'by'.
किसी को 'impress' करने का अर्थ है उसे अपने प्रति प्रशंसा से भर देना। कारण 'with' या 'by' से बताया जाता है।
- Radhika impressed the panel with her clear answers.
- He tried to impress his boss by working late.
be impressed with / by / at + noun
The passive 'be impressed' shows being admiring. 'With' and 'by' are the usual prepositions.
Passive 'be impressed' प्रशंसा की अवस्था बताता है। सामान्यतः 'with' और 'by' आते हैं।
- The examiner was impressed with her confidence.
- I am impressed by the new library.
impress something on / upon + somebody
This pattern means to make someone understand how important something is. The object comes first, then 'on'.
इस pattern का अर्थ किसी को किसी बात का महत्व समझाना है। पहले object आता है, फिर 'on'।
- Her grandmother impressed the value of honesty on her.
make an impression / impress + adverb
The noun 'impression' goes with 'make' or 'create'. Adverbs like 'deeply' or 'favourably' can follow 'impress'.
Noun 'impression' के साथ 'make' या 'create' आता है। 'Impress' के साथ 'deeply' या 'favourably' जैसे adverbs आ सकते हैं।
- The speech deeply impressed the audience.
+Collocations 4
adverb + impress
deeplygreatlyfavourablyeasilyreallysuitably
- The interviewer was favourably impressed by her preparation.
impress + noun
audiencejudgesteacheremployercrowdparents
- The young singer impressed the judges with her voice.
be + impressed + prep
withbyatto seeto hear
- I was impressed to see so many volunteers.
impress + abstract noun on
importancevalueneedmessagelesson
- The teacher impressed the importance of punctuality on the class.
“More examples 5
- The new student impressed everyone with her knowledge of history.
नई विद्यार्थी ने इतिहास के अपने ज्ञान से सबको प्रभावित किया।
- I was not impressed by the long speeches at the function.
समारोह के लंबे भाषणों से मैं प्रभावित नहीं हुआ।
- The coach impressed on the team the need for discipline.
प्रशिक्षक ने टीम को अनुशासन की आवश्यकता भली-भाँति समझाई।
- The Taj Mahal impresses visitors from all over the world.
ताजमहल दुनिया भर के पर्यटकों को प्रभावित करता है।
- She got the job because she impressed the interview panel.
उसे नौकरी इसलिए मिली क्योंकि उसने साक्षात्कार पैनल को प्रभावित किया।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ I was impressed of her honesty.
✓ I was impressed by her honesty.
The preposition after 'impressed' is 'by' or 'with', not 'of'.
'Impressed' के बाद 'by' या 'with' आता है, 'of' नहीं।
✗ Her speech impressed to me deeply.
✓ Her speech impressed me deeply.
'Impress' is transitive and takes its object directly.
'Impress' transitive है और सीधे object लेता है।
✗ He did a good impress on the interviewer.
✓ He made a good impression on the interviewer.
The noun is 'impression', and it goes with 'make'.
Noun 'impression' है और वह 'make' के साथ आता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These verbs all mean making people think well of you, but they differ in strength and in means.
ये सभी क्रियाएँ लोगों के मन में अच्छी छवि बनाने का अर्थ देती हैं, पर शक्ति और तरीके में भिन्न हैं।
To make someone feel admiration or respect.
किसी में प्रशंसा या सम्मान का भाव जगाना।
- The student's essay impressed the teacher.
To change how someone thinks or acts, not necessarily by making them admire you.
किसी के सोचने या करने के ढंग को बदलना, ज़रूरी नहीं कि प्रशंसा जगाकर।
- Her teacher influenced her choice of career.
To fill someone with the wish to do something good or great.
किसी में कुछ अच्छा या महान करने की इच्छा भर देना।
- Kalam's life inspires young scientists.
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im·press
§Grammar and usage
Impress sth on or upon sb; be impressed by or with sth.
Usage: 'impress sth on' या 'upon sb' (किसी के मन में कोई बात अच्छी तरह बैठाना), और 'be impressed by' या 'with sth' (किसी चीज़ से प्रभावित होना)।
Keep the family together: impress (verb), impression (noun: 'first impression'), impressive (adjective: 'an impressive result'), impressionable (easily influenced, especially of young people).
परिवार साथ याद रखिए: impress (verb), impression (noun: 'first impression'), impressive (adjective: 'an impressive result'), impressionable (आसानी से प्रभावित होने वाला, विशेषकर युवा)।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
First impressions count.
Idiom: 'first impressions count' का अर्थ है कि पहली मुलाक़ात में बना प्रभाव बहुत मायने रखता है (पहला असर ही सबसे ज़्यादा याद रहता है)।