impress

A mark or indentation made by pressure; the figure or image of anything imparted by pressure, or as if by pressure; stamp; impression; hence, any distinguishing form or character.

Semblance; appearance.

Impressment.

To press upon or against; stamp in; mark by pressure; make an impression upon.

Hence To affect forcibly, as the mind or some one of its faculties; produce a mental effect upon.