Express (Verb)
Meaning 1
Obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action; "Italians express coffee rather than filter it".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 2
Give expression to; "She showed her disappointment".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The kids' art projects allowed them to express their creativity in a fun and imaginative way.
- Her smile managed to express her relief at finally receiving the good news.
- The teacher encouraged her students to express their opinions freely in class discussions.
- The song was able to express the band's emotions in a powerful and poignant way.
- Her tears began to express her grief as she delivered the eulogy at the funeral.
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- Emphasise
- Emphasize
- Ventilate
- Phrase
- Evoke
- Formulate
- Punctuate
- Articulate
- Give Vent
- Accentuate
- Paint A Picture
- Connote
- Word
- Accent
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Meaning 3
Indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.; "Can you express this distance in kilometers?".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 4
Articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise; "She expressed her anger"; "He uttered a curse".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 5
Manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait); "Many of the laboratory animals express the trait".
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Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
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Meaning 6
Serve as a means for expressing something; "The painting of Mary carries motherly love"; "His voice carried a lot of anger".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 7
Send by rapid transport or special messenger service; "She expressed the letter to Florida".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.