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verb (used with object)
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to put (thought) into words; utter or state: to express an idea clearly.
2.
to show, manifest, or reveal: to express one's anger.
3.
to set forth the opinions, feelings, etc., of (oneself), as in speaking, writing, or painting: He can express himself eloquently.
4.
to represent by a symbol, character, figure, or formula: to express water as H2O; to express unknown quantities algebraically.
5.
EXPANDto send by express: to express a package or merchandise.
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to press or squeeze out: to express the juice of grapes.
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to exude or emit (a liquid, odor, etc.), as if under pressure: The roses expressed a sweet perfume.
8.
COLLAPSEGenetics. (of a gene) to be active in the production of (a protein or a phenotype).
adjective
9.
clearly indicated; distinctly stated; definite; explicit; plain: He defied my express command.
10.
special; definite: We have an express purpose in being here.
11.
direct or fast, especially making few or no intermediate stops: an express train; an express elevator.
12.
used for direct or high-speed travel: an express highway.
13.
EXPANDduly or exactly formed or represented: an express image.
14.
COLLAPSEpertaining to an express: an express agency.
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Expresses
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| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
noun
15.
an express train, bus, elevator, etc.
16.
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.
17.
a company engaged in this business.
18.
British. a messenger or a message specially sent.
19.
something sent by express.
Origin:
1275–1325; Middle English expressen < Latin expressus (past participle of exprimere). See ex-1, press1
1275–1325; Middle English expressen < Latin expressus (past participle of exprimere). See ex-1, press1
Related forms
ex·press·er, ex·pres·sor, noun
ex·press·i·ble, adjective
ex·press·less, adjective
o·ver·ex·press, verb (used with object)
pre·ex·press, verb (used with object)
EXPANDqua·si-ex·pressed, adjective
re·ex·press, verb (used with object)
su·per·ex·press, noun
un·ex·press·i·ble, adjective
well-ex·pressed, adjective
COLLAPSESynonyms
1. declare, word, formulate. 2. indicate. 4. designate, signify, denote. 9. obvious, unambiguous. 10. particular, singular. 11. swift, rapid, nonstop. 13. accurate, precise. 16. courier.
1. declare, word, formulate. 2. indicate. 4. designate, signify, denote. 9. obvious, unambiguous. 10. particular, singular. 11. swift, rapid, nonstop. 13. accurate, precise. 16. courier.
Antonyms
2. conceal.
2. conceal.
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Word Origin & History
express
late 14c., from M.L. expressare, freq. of exprimere "represent, describe," lit. "to press out" (perhaps via an intermediary sense of something like "clay that takes form under pressure"), from ex- "out" + pressare "to press, push," from L. primere. The adj. is from L. expressus "clearly presented," pp.
EXPANDof exprimere; and it led to the n. (first attested 1619) meaning "special messenger." Sense of "business or system for sending money or parcels" is 1794. Related: Expressed; expresses; expressing. An express train (1841) originally ran to a certain station.
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Medical Dictionary
express ex·press (ĭk-sprěs')
v. ex·pressed, ex·press·ing, ex·press·es
To press or squeeze out.
To produce a phenotype. Used of a gene.
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