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express

[ik-spres]

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verb (used with object)

to put (thought) into words; utter or state.
to express an idea clearly.
Synonyms: formulate, word, declare
to show, manifest, or reveal.
to express one's anger.
Synonyms: indicate
Antonyms: conceal
to set forth the opinions, feelings, etc., of (oneself ), as in speaking, writing, or painting.
He can express himself eloquently.
to represent by a symbol, character, figure, or formula.
to express water as H2O; to express unknown quantities algebraically.
Synonyms: denote, signify, designate
to send by express.
to express a package or merchandise.
to press or squeeze out.
to express the juice of grapes.
to exude or emit (a liquid, odor, etc.), as if under pressure.
The roses expressed a sweet perfume.
Genetics., (of a gene) to be active in the production of (a protein or a phenotype).

adjective

clearly indicated; distinctly stated; definite; explicit; plain.
He defied my express command.
Synonyms: unambiguous, obvious
special; definite.
We have an express purpose in being here.
Synonyms: singular, particular
direct or fast, especially making few or no intermediate stops.
an express train;
an express elevator.
Synonyms: swift, nonstop, rapid
used for direct or high-speed travel.
an express highway.
duly or exactly formed or represented.
an express image.
Synonyms: precise, accurate
pertaining to an express.
an express agency.

noun

an express train, bus, elevator, etc.
a system or method of sending freight, parcels, money, etc., that is faster and safer, but more expensive, than ordinary freight service.
We agree to send the package by express.
Synonyms: courier
a company engaged in this business.
British., a messenger or a message specially sent.
something sent by express.

adverb

by express.
to travel express.
Obsolete., expressly.

express

/ ɪkˈsprɛs /

verb

to transform (ideas) into words; utter; verbalize
to show or reveal; indicate
tears express grief
to communicate (emotion, etc) without words, as through music, painting, etc
to indicate through a symbol, formula, etc
to force or squeeze out
to express the juice from an orange
to send by rapid transport or special messenger
to communicate one's thoughts or ideas

adjective

clearly indicated or shown; explicitly stated
an express wish
done or planned for a definite reason or goal; particular
an express purpose
of, concerned with, or designed for rapid transportation of people, merchandise, mail, money, etc
express delivery
an express depot

noun

1. a system for sending merchandise, mail, money, etc, rapidly
2. merchandise, mail, etc, conveyed by such a system
3. an enterprise operating such a system
Also called: express train. a fast train stopping at none or only a few of the intermediate stations between its two termini
See express rifle

adverb

by means of a special delivery or express delivery
it went express

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Other Word Forms

expresser noun
expressor noun
expressible adjective
expressless adjective
overexpress verb (used with object)
preexpress verb (used with object)
quasi-expressed adjective
reexpress verb (used with object)
superexpress noun
unexpressible adjective
well-expressed adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of express¹

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English expressen, from Latin expressus “pressed out,” past participle of exprimere “to press out”; ex- ¹ ( def. ), press ¹ ( def. )

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Word History and Origins

Origin of express¹

C14: from Latin expressus, literally: squeezed out, hence, prominent, from exprimere to force out, from _ex- ¹ + premere to press

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Example Sentences

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Debt and equity investors have also expressed interest in participating in the deal, according to a news release from the investors.

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