Synonyms for impress

verb

1. To affect strongly or deeply

   influence, affect, make an impact, make an impression, stand out, be conspicuous, cause a stir, move, stir, touch, sway, strike, excite, disturb, excite notice, engage the thoughts, engage attention, leave one's mark, find favor with, arouse comment, get to*, grab*, make a hit*, make a splash*, wow*, cut a figure*; see also influence.

2. To command respect

   awe, dazzle, overawe, overwhelm; see fascinate, surprise 1.

3. To make an impression

   indent, emboss, imprint; see dent, mark 1, print 2. See syn. study at affect.