Collocations for impression - noun
1. idea/feeling/opinion about sth
ADJ.
distinct, firm, strong | main, overriding, overwhelming | convincing | clear, vivid | fleeting, vague | accurate | distorted, erroneous, false, mistaken, misleading, spurious, wrong | good
The village gives a good impression of what a medieval city would have looked like.
The village gives a good impression of what a medieval city would have looked like.
favourable | negative | opposite | early, first, immediate, initial
First impressions can be misleading.
First impressions can be misleading.
final | general, overall | general, widespread
There is a widespread impression that schooling needs to be improved.
There is a widespread impression that schooling needs to be improved.
public | personal, subjective
VERB + IMPRESSION
form, gain, get, have, obtain, receive
I got the distinct impression that you disliked her.
I got the distinct impression that you disliked her.
convey, create, give (sb), leave sb with, provide (sb wtih)
The book leaves you with a distorted impression of politics.
The book leaves you with a distorted impression of politics.
maintain
She was trying to maintain the impression that she was in control.
She was trying to maintain the impression that she was in control.
confirm | heighten, reinforce, strengthen | avoid
It was difficult to avoid the impression that he was assisting them for selfish reasons.
It was difficult to avoid the impression that he was assisting them for selfish reasons.
correct
I must correct a false impression that I gave you just now.
I must correct a false impression that I gave you just now.
record
She recorded her impressions of the city in her diary.
She recorded her impressions of the city in her diary.
IMPRESSION + VERB
count
When it comes to finding a partner, first impressions do count.
When it comes to finding a partner, first impressions do count.
PREP.
under a/the ~
I was under the impression that you weren''t coming until tomorrow.
I was under the impression that you weren''t coming until tomorrow.
~ about
I had the wrong impression about him.
I had the wrong impression about him.
~ as to
mistaken impressions as to the strength of the market
mistaken impressions as to the strength of the market
2. effect that an experience/person has on sb/sth
ADJ.
considerable, deep, powerful, profound, strong, tremendous | superficial | abiding, indelible, lasting | excellent, favourable, good, great | bad, poor, unfavourable | false, misleading, wrong | right
If you want to create the right impression, I suggest you wear a suit.
If you want to create the right impression, I suggest you wear a suit.
first, immediate
The new striker failed to make an immediate impression on the team.
The new striker failed to make an immediate impression on the team.
VERB + IMPRESSION
create, leave, make
PREP.
~ on/upon
The day''s events left a lasting impression on them.
The day''s events left a lasting impression on them.
3. drawing
ADJ.
artist''s
VERB + IMPRESSION
issue
The police have issued an artist''s impression of the attacker.
The police have issued an artist''s impression of the attacker.
4. amusing copy of sb
ADJ.
good, reasonable
VERB + IMPRESSION
do
He does some very good impressions of pop stars.
He does some very good impressions of pop stars.
5. mark left on an object
VERB + IMPRESSION
bear
The sealing wax bore the impression of a sailing ship.
The sealing wax bore the impression of a sailing ship.