impression

good

Her friendly manner and enthusiasm made a good impression on everyone at the job interview.

early, first, immediate, initial

The initial impression I got from my new teacher was that she was quite strict.

general, widespread

Many people hold a general impression that fast food is always unhealthy.

form, gain, get, have, obtain, receive

After meeting the new manager, I formed the impression that she was very organized.

convey, create, give (sb), leave sb with, provide (sb wtih)

His friendly manner at the interview gave us a really positive impression.

maintain

He worked hard to maintain the impression that everything was fine at home.

avoid

You can't avoid the impression that she's unhappy with the new job.

correct

I need to correct the impression that I don't enjoy working with the team.

record

The journalist recorded her first impressions of the new president during the interview.

count

Your first impression at the job interview really counted when they offered you the position.

under a/the ~

My teacher is under the impression that I finished my homework last night.

~ about

She formed a negative impression about the restaurant after her first visit.

~ as to

The teacher had the wrong impression as to why the student missed class.

right

She made the right impression on her new boss by arriving early and asking thoughtful questions.

first, immediate

The candidate made a strong first impression during the job interview.

~ on/upon

Her kindness made a deep impression on everyone she met at the new school.

issue

The museum issued a strong impression that it wanted to attract younger visitors.

do

At the party last night, Sarah did a hilarious impression of our strict English teacher.

bear

The ancient coin still bears the impression of the emperor's profile after two thousand years.