Appear
Appear verb - To come into view.
To impress and appear are semantically related. In some cases you can replace phrase "To impress" with "Appear", this terms are similar.
Nearby Words: appearance, appearing
To impress
Appear and to impress are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Appear" instead a verb phrase "To impress".
Both terms in one sentence
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Jack is somehow actually able to get Bernie Kopell and Ted Lange to appear at a fraternity party (presumably because his father has connections), but they still fail to impress the dean.
Source: Series / Boy Meets World -
Earth Dawn 1st edition lists a magic spell called Wormskull that makes the caster's head appear as a skull made from worms, supposedly to impress and scare people.
Source: The Worm That Walks -
Granola Girl: Caroline attempts to become a Granola Girl in order to impress Holly and appear superior to her, but only makes herself look like a creepy, confused twat.Dr.
Source: Series / Green Wing
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