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| come across |
to make or give an impression; seem. [1/2 definitions] |
| gesture |
an action carried out to express one's feeling or to make a certain impression. [1/3 definitions] |
| idea |
a general impression or meaning of a concept, action or situation. [1/4 definitions] |
| impression |
An impression is a feeling that you get when they first meet someone or first experience something. [4 definitions] |
| impressive |
having a lasting effect on the mind or feelings; making a strong impression. |
| massive |
making a strong impression because of great size or strength. [1/2 definitions] |
| sound1 |
the impression given. [2/9 definitions] |
| splendid |
beautiful or grand; making a strong impression. [1/2 definitions] |
| striking |
causing a strong impression; very noticeable or remarkable. [1/2 definitions] |
| suggest |
If a thing suggests something, it gives you a certain impression without saying anything directly to you. It can make you think in a certain way or believe something to be true or possible just by giving some hint or bits of evidence. If someone suggests something, you can get a feeling or idea from what they are saying without them communicating that idea directly. [1/3 definitions] |
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