Words
impress vs influence — a strong first reaction vs changing behavior
A side-by-side comparison of meaning, examples, and nuance.
impress
/ɪmˈpres/
make a strong effect on
To make someone feel admiration or interest.
influence
/ˈɪnfluəns/
effect, affect
The power to change someone or something.
Core difference
"Impress" is the wow moment — making someone feel admiration: "Her speech impressed everyone." "Influence" is deeper and longer — changing what someone thinks or does over time: "Her teacher influenced her career choice."
Translations of impress and influence in 14 languages
| Language | impress | influence |
|---|---|---|
| 한국어 | 감명을 주다, 깊은 인상을 남기다 | 영향, 영향을 주다 |
| English | make a strong effect on | effect, affect |
| 简体中文 | 使印象深刻 | 影响 |
| 繁體中文 | 使印象深刻 | 影響 |
| 日本語 | 感動させる、印象づける | 影響、影響を与える |
| Tiếng Việt | gây ấn tượng | ảnh hưởng |
| Português | impressionar | influência; influenciar |
| Français | impressionner | influence ; influencer |
| Deutsch | beeindrucken | Einfluss; beeinflussen |
| Español | impresionar | influencia; influir |
| Монгол | сэтгэгдэл төрүүлэх, гайхшруулах | нөлөө; нөлөөлөх |
| Bahasa Indonesia | membuat terkesan | pengaruh; memengaruhi |
| Bahasa Melayu | mengagumkan, meninggalkan kesan | pengaruh; mempengaruhi |
| ไทย | สร้างความประทับใจ | อิทธิพล; ส่งผลกระทบ |
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