26984 words

expresses

22 definitions • 42 examples
1
to show a feeling, opinion, or fact:

Examples:

Her eyes expressed deep sadness.
I would like to express my thanks for your kindness.
express how Words can't express how happy I am.
be expressed as These figures are expressed as a percentage of the total.
2
to communicate what you think or feel, by speaking or writing, or in some other way:

Examples:

I'm afraid I'm not expressing myself very clearly.
Children often express themselves in painting.
He felt he was unable to express himself freely when his boss was around.
We were raised to debate issues and not to be afraid to express ourselves.
Everyone she meets is impressed by the ease with which she expresses herself.
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to send something somewhere very quickly:

Examples:

be expressed to Your order will be expressed to you within 24 hours.
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moving or being sent fast:

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Examples:

express wish It is my express wish that after my death, my books be given to my old college library.
express purpose The lawyer argued that the accused had gone to the victim's house with the express purpose of killing her.
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using a service that does something faster than usual:

Examples:

send something express Please can you send this parcel express?
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a train or bus that takes less time to do a journey than other trains or buses:

Examples:

The quickest way to get here is to take the uptown express.
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a service that does something faster than usual:

Examples:

by express This parcel needs to be sent by express.
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to show a feeling or idea by what you say or do or by how you look:

Examples:

She’s expressed interest in doing some camping.
He wrote to express his sympathy after the death of her mother.
The program tries to get students to express themselves verbally.
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Examples:

The express train makes very few stops.
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Examples:

It was her express wish that art collection be given to the university’s museum.
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a train or bus that does not stop at many places on its route and therefore is faster in getting people to where they want to go:

Examples:

Change here to get the express.
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to send a package or letter somewhere by a method that is faster than usual:

Examples:

She says she expressed the documents yesterday.
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to show an amount or quantity in a particular way:

Examples:

express sth as sth Expense ratios are a mutual fund's cost of doing business and are expressed as a percentage of your assets in the plan.
express sth in sth The rates of duty listed below are expressed in pounds sterling.
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Examples:

Did she send it by express mail?
I have an express package for you.
17
existing for the purpose of doing something quickly:

Examples:

If you have bags to check, you can do it curbside or at the express check-in.
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able to travel at a high speed and not stopping often :

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clearly stated and agreed, often as a part of a contract:

Examples:

All payments were made with the express approval of both governments.
He will be the main witness at hearings, called for the express purpose of spotlighting his views on climate change.
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using a service that sends packages and letters faster than is possible with the usual method:

Examples:

Send the letter express, next-day delivery.
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a fast train or bus that does not stop often:

Examples:

The express skips stops to make the trip faster.
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a service that sends packages and letters faster than is possible with the usual method:

Examples:

The package should arrive by express today.

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