How to Use "Impress" with Example Sentences

impress (v): to make someone feel admiration for you

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Used with adverbs:

"His speech really impressed me."
(really)

"She was very impressed with his artwork."
(very, so)

Used with verbs:

"She wanted to impress her mother-in-law with a nice dinner."
(wanted, hoped, failed, tried)

"He did not impress his girlfriend's parents."
(did not, does not)

Used with prepositions:

"He impressed everyone with his knowledge."
(with)

Used with nouns:

"The defendant tried to impress the judge."
(judge, jury)

"She is always trying to impress her parents."
(parents, friends, teachers, boss)

"I'm so impressed with your skills."
(skills, talent, knowledge)