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making an impression

making an impression is the present participle and gerund of make an impression.

Meaning of make an impression

Verb

make an impression (third-person singular simple present makes an impression, present participle making an impression, simple past and past participle made an impression)

  1. To affect someone strongly and often favorably.

Questions about making an impression

What is making an impression the present participle and gerund of?
Making an impression is the present participle and gerund of make an impression.

Words near making an impression in the dictionary

  1. making an errand
  2. making an example of
  3. making an exception
  4. making an exhibition of oneself
  5. making an honest woman
  6. making an impression
  7. making an offer
  8. making as if
  9. making away
  10. making away with
  11. making baby Jesus cry

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