1. impact - Noun
2. impact - Verb
To drive close; to press firmly together: to wedge into a place.
Contact or impression by touch; collision; forcible contact; force communicated.
The single instantaneous stroke of a body in motion against another either in motion or at rest.
Source: Webster's dictionaryWe need to live life not only for ourselves. Pray quietly for everyone. Do not reject or humiliate anyone. Our thoughts and words have a powerful impact on the world around us. Pray with tears for everyone - for the sick, the weak, for the sinners. Pray for those who have no one to pray for them. Nikolay Guryanov
People that are really very weird can get into sensitive positions and have a tremendous impact on history. Dan Quayle
Although I was not aware of it at the time, the experience of growing up during the Great Depression was to have a profound impact on my intellectual and professional career. Lawrence Klein
The journalistic vision sharpens to the point of maximum impact every event, every individual and social configuration; but the honing is uniform. George Steiner
You want people walking away from the conversation with some kernel of wisdom or some kind of impact. Harry Dean Stanton
Incremental efforts have an impact as benefits accumulate. Singaporean Proverb