IMPRESS

[verb] - to cause (someone) to admire or respect you because of something that you have done or saidI remember when I was a child being very impressed with how many toys she had. [T]I don't think his mother was very impressed by our behaviour in the restaurant. [T]"How was his cooking?" "Oh, it was pretty good, I was quite impressed."Actually, I was trying to impress you with my extensive knowledge of wine. [T]You managed to get both items for under £50? I'm impressed! [T]It never fails to impress me how elegant the people look in Paris. [T + object + wh- word]I'm afraid the new theatre fails to impress. [I]