express

express: [[t]ɪkspre̱s[/t]]
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expresses, expressing, expressed

1) VERB When you express an idea or feeling, or express yourself, you show what you think or feel.

[V n] He expressed grave concern at American attitudes...

[V n] Sumner would greet us with frowns and grimaces, doing his best to express wordless disapproval...

[V pron-refl] He expresses himself easily in English...

[V pron-refl] Children may find it easier to express themselves in a letter than in a formal essay.

2) VERB If an idea or feeling expresses itself in some way, it can be clearly seen in someone's actions or in its effects on a situation.

[V pron-refl prep] The anxiety of the separation often expresses itself as anger towards the child for getting lost.

Syn:

manifest

3) VERB In mathematics, if you express a quantity or mathematical problem in a particular way, you write it using particular symbols, figures, or equations. [TECHNICAL]

[V n prep] We can express that equation like that...

[V n prep] It is expressed as a percentage.

Syn:

show

4) ADJ: ADJ n An express command or order is one that is clearly and deliberately stated. [FORMAL]

The ship was sunk on express orders from the Prime Minister.

Syn:

explicit

Derived words:

expressly ADV ADV before v
He has expressly forbidden her to go out on her own.

5) ADJ: ADJ n (emphasis) If you refer to an express intention or purpose, you are emphasizing that it is a deliberate and specific one that you have before you do something.

I had obtained my first camera for the express purpose of taking railway photographs.

Syn:

specific

Derived words:

expressly ADV ADV before v, ADV prep/to-inf
...projects expressly designed to support cattle farmers...

Bleasdale had written the role expressly for Robert Lindsay.

6) ADJ: ADJ n Express is used to describe special services which are provided by companies or organizations such as the Post Office, in which things are sent or done faster than usual for a higher price.

A special express service is available by fax...

It was sent to us by express mail.

ADV

Express is also an adverb. Send it express.

7) N-COUNT: oft N to/for n An express or an express train is a fast train which stops at very few stations.

Punctually at 7.45, the express to Kuala Lumpur left Singapore station...

He had boarded an express for Rome.

8) N-COUNT An express is a fast bus or coach which goes from one place to another directly or with very few stops.

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express — ex·press 1 adj: directly and distinctly stated or expressed rather than implied or left to inference compare implied express 2 vt: to make known (one s thoughts, ideas, or opinions) by words, conduct, or symbols see also expression M … Law dictionary
express — [ek spres′, ikspres′] vt. [ME expressen < ML expressare < L expressus, pp. of exprimere, to express, lit., force out < ex , out + premere: see PRESS1] 1. to press out or squeeze out (juice, etc.) 2. to get by pressure; elicit by force;… … English World dictionary
Express — Ex*press ([e^]ks*pr[e^]s ), a. [F. expr[ e]s, L. expressus, p. p. of exprimere to express; ex. out + premere To press. See {Press}.] 1. Exactly representing; exact. [1913 Webster] Their human countenance The express resemblance of the gods.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Express — Ex*press , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Expressed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Expressing}.] [Cf. OF. espresser, expresser, L. exprimere, expressum. See {Express}, a.; cf. {Sprain}.] 1. To press or squeeze out; as, to express the juice of grapes, or of apples;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Express — Ex*press , n. [Cf. F. expr[ e]s a messenger.] 1. A clear image or representation; an expression; a plain declaration. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] The only remanent express of Christ s sacrifice on earth. Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster] 2. A messenger sent… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
express — adj *explicit, definite, specific, categorical Analogous words: expressed, voiced, uttered (see EXPRESS vb): lucid, *clear, perspicuous: distinct, plain (see EVIDENT): precise, exact, accurate (see CORRECT) Contrasted words: implicit,… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
express — Ⅰ. express [1] ► VERB 1) convey (a thought or feeling) in words or by gestures and conduct. 2) squeeze out (liquid or air). DERIVATIVES expresser noun expressible adjective. ORIGIN Old French expresser, from Latin pressare … English terms dictionary
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