As a Noun: 1. The emphasis you put on a word or sign with you pronounce it or produce it, so that it sounds slightly louder or looks stronger. English = stress. 2. The effect that something has on the ideas or attitudes of people. English = impression. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To emphasise a word or sign so that it sounds slightly louder or looks stronger. English = stress. 2. To effect the ideas or attitudes of people. English = impress. 3. To be noticed because something effects the ideas or attitudes of people. English = impressive.