IMPRESSING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

the act of coercing someone into government service

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

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

Example: The men were shanghaied after being drugged

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

mark or stamp with or as if with pressure

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

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

reproduce by printing

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

Example: This child impressed me as unusually mature; This behavior struck me as odd; he was dumb-struck by the news; her comments struck a sour note

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

impress positively

Example: The young chess player impressed her audience

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Verb

dye (fabric) before it is spun

Meaning 8

Part of speech: Verb

produce or try to produce a vivid impression of

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