Impress
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To produce a strong, usually positive, effect on someone's feelings or opinion.
“He worked hard to impress his new employers with his attention to detail.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪmˈprɛs/
Syllables
im·press
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Wordle
Double S at the end, starts with IMP and contains I and E, a very common word
Scrabble
Worth 13 points with the double S, extending to IMPRESSES adds further value
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