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impression
/ɪmˈpɹɛʃən/
When talking about a feeling or opinion, "impression" is often used with the verb "get" (e.g., "I get the impression that...") or "make" (e.g., "to make a good first impression"). In the context of art or printing, it refers to the physical act of pressing. Note that as a verb, this is less common in everyday conversation than the noun forms. When referring to an imitation of someone, the word is almost always used with the verb "do" (e.g., "She does a great impression of her boss").
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Meanings
An idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, especially one formed without conscious thought.
"My first impression of the city was that it was incredibly noisy."
A mark produced by pressing something onto a softer surface.
"The detective found a clear footprint impression in the mud."
An imitation of a person's voice and mannerisms for comic effect.
"He does a hilarious impression of the prime minister."
To produce a mark by pressing; to stamp.
"The artist impressioned the seal into the hot wax."