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prepossess vs impress

impress vs prepossess

prepossess is not a noun while impress is a noun.

prepossess and impress both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prepossess No No Yes No
impress Yes No Yes No
As verbs, impress is a hypernym of prepossess; that is, impress is a word with a broader meaning than prepossess:
  • prepossess: make a positive impression (on someone) beforehand
  • impress: impress positively
prepossess (noun) impress (noun)
the act of coercing someone into government service
prepossess (verb) impress (verb)
influence (somebody's) opinion in advance dye (fabric) before it is spun
cause to be preoccupied produce or try to produce a vivid impression of
make a positive impression (on someone) beforehand mark or stamp with or as if with pressure
possess beforehand take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship
reproduce by printing
impress positively
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
Difference between prepossess and impress

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