Collocations for impression - noun

distinct, firm (esp. BrE), strong
main, overriding, overwhelming
clear, vivid
fleeting, vague
accurate
distorted, erroneous, false, misleading, mistaken, wrong
good
The model gives a good impression of what the building will look like.

favourable/favorable
bad
negative, positive
opposite
early, first, immediate, initial
First impressions can be misleading.

final
general, overall
widespread
There is a widespread impression that schooling needs to be improved.

visual
public
personal, subjective

form, gain, get, have, receive
I got the distinct impression that you disliked her.

convey, create, give (sb), leave sb with, provide (sb with)
The book leaves you with a distorted impression of politics.

maintain
She was trying to maintain the impression that she was in control.

confirm
heighten, reinforce, strengthen, support
avoid
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.

change
Her performance did little to change my impression of her.

record
She recorded her impressions of the city in her diary.

share
He shared his impressions of a recent visit to Japan.

count
When it comes to finding a partner, first impressions do count.

under a/the impression
I was under the impression that you weren't coming until tomorrow.

impression about
I had the wrong impression about him.

impression as to
mistaken impressions as to the strength of the market

big, deep, great, huge, powerful, profound, strong, tremendous
superficial
abiding (BrE), indelible, lasting
excellent, favourable/favorable, good, great
bad, poor, unfavourable/unfavorable
false, misleading, wrong
right
If you want to create the right impression, I suggest you wear a suit.

first, immediate
The new player failed to make an immediate impression on the team.

create, leave, make

impression on, impression upon
The day's events left a lasting impression on them.

artist's

issue (BrE)
The police have issued an artist's impression of the attacker.

good
funny

do
He does some very good impressions of movie stars.

bear
The wax bore the impression of a sailing ship.