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ex·press
(ĭk-sprĕs′)tr.v. ex·pressed, ex·press·ing, ex·press·es
1.
a. To set forth in words; state: express an opinion.
b. To manifest or communicate, as by a gesture; show: expressed his anger with a frown. See Synonyms at voice.
c. To make known the feelings or opinions of (oneself), as by statement or art.
2. To convey or suggest a representation of; depict: The painting expresses the rage of war victims.
3. To represent by a sign, symbol, number, or formula: express a fraction as a decimal.
4. To squeeze or press out, as juice from an orange.
5. To send by special messenger or rapid transport: express a package to Los Angeles.
6. Genetics
a. To synthesize (a product, especially a protein) encoded by a gene: a gene that expresses an enzyme.
b. To manifest the effects of (a gene): Half of the people who inherit the gene express it.
c. To manifest (a genetic trait): All the mice in the study expressed the defect.
adj.
1. Definitely and explicitly stated: their express wish. See Synonyms at explicit.
2. Particular; specific: an express plan.
3.
a. Rapid and having few or no stops or interruptions: express delivery of packages; an express bus.
b. Of, relating to, or appropriate for rapid travel: express lanes on a freeway.
c. Designed for use in an express rifle: an express bullet.
adv.
By express delivery or transport.
n.
1.
a. A rapid, efficient system for the delivery of goods and mail.
b. Goods and mail conveyed by such a system.
2. A means of transport, such as a train, that travels rapidly and makes few or no stops before its destination.
3. Chiefly British
a. A special messenger.
b. A message delivered by special courier.
[Middle English expressen, from Old French expresser, from Medieval Latin expressāre, frequentative of Latin exprimere : ex-, ex- + premere, to press; see per- in Indo-European roots.]
ex·press′er n.
ex·press′i·ble adj.
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express
(ɪkˈsprɛs)vb (tr)
1. to transform (ideas) into words; utter; verbalize
2. to show or reveal; indicate: tears express grief.
3. to communicate (emotion, etc) without words, as through music, painting, etc
4. to indicate through a symbol, formula, etc
5. to force or squeeze out: to express the juice from an orange.
6. to send by rapid transport or special messenger
7. express oneself to communicate one's thoughts or ideas
adj (prenominal)
8. clearly indicated or shown; explicitly stated: an express wish.
9. done or planned for a definite reason or goal; particular: an express purpose.
10. of, concerned with, or designed for rapid transportation of people, merchandise, mail, money, etc: express delivery; an express depot.
n
11.
a. a system for sending merchandise, mail, money, etc, rapidly
b. merchandise, mail, etc, conveyed by such a system
c. chiefly US and Canadian an enterprise operating such a system
12. (Railways) Also called: express train a fast train stopping at none or only a few of the intermediate stations between its two termini
13. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) See express rifle
adv
by means of a special delivery or express delivery: it went express.
[C14: from Latin expressus, literally: squeezed out, hence, prominent, from exprimere to force out, from ex-1 + premere to press]
exˈpresser n
exˈpressible adj
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ex•press
(ɪkˈsprɛs)v.t.
1. to put into words: to express an idea.
2. to show; reveal: to express one's anger by a look.
3. to communicate the opinions or feelings of (oneself).
4. to convey or represent; depict.
5. to represent by a symbol, character, figure, or formula.
6. to send by express.
7. to squeeze out: to express the juice of grapes.
8. to exude or emit (an odor, etc.) as if under pressure.
9. (of a gene) to be active in the production of (a protein or a phenotype).
adj. 10. clearly indicated: She defied my express command.
11. special; definite: an express purpose.
12. direct or fast, esp. making few or no intermediate stops: an express train.
13. used for direct or high-speed travel: an express highway.
14. precise; exact: an express image.
n. 15. an express vehicle.
16. a system of sending freight, parcels, mail, etc., that is faster but more expensive than ordinary service.
17. a company engaged in this business.
18. Brit. a messenger or a message specially sent.
19. something sent by express.
adv. 20. by express: to travel express.
21. Obs. expressly.
[1275–1325; < Latin expressus, past participle of exprimere to squeeze, extract, express]
ex•press′er, n.
ex•press′i•ble, adj.
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express
Past participle: expressed
Gerund: expressing
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| Noun | 1. |  express - mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient systempony express - express mail carried by relays of riders on horseback; especially between Missouri and California around 1860 mail - the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service |
| 2. | express - public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops; "he caught the express to New York" public transport - conveyance for passengers or mail or freight local - public transport consisting of a bus or train that stops at all stations or stops; "the local seemed to take forever to get to New York" | |
| 3. |  express - rapid transport of goods | |
| Verb | 1. | express - give expression to; "She showed her disappointment" sneer - express through a scornful smile; "she sneered her contempt" convey - make known; pass on, of information; "She conveyed the message to me" burst out - give sudden release to an expression; "We burst out laughing"; "'I hate you,' she burst out" imply - suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic give - manifest or show; "This student gives promise of real creativity"; "The office gave evidence of tampering" exude - make apparent by one's mood or behavior; "She exudes great confidence" give vent, vent, ventilate - give expression or utterance to; "She vented her anger"; "The graduates gave vent to cheers" give voice, phrase, word, articulate, formulate - put into words or an expression; "He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees" accent, accentuate, emphasize, stress, punctuate, emphasise - to stress, single out as important; "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet" menace - express a threat either by an utterance or a gesture; "he menaced the bank manager with a stick" beam - express with a beaming face or smile; "he beamed his approval" smile - express with a smile; "She smiled her thanks" |
| 2. |  express - articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise; "She expressed her anger"; "He uttered a curse"blaspheme, curse, cuss, swear, imprecate - utter obscenities or profanities; "The drunken men were cursing loudly in the street" wish - make or express a wish; "I wish that Christmas were over" cry out, exclaim, call out, outcry, shout, cry - utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; "`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost" clamour, clamor - utter or proclaim insistently and noisily; "The delegates clamored their disappointment" vociferate, shout out - utter in a very loud voice; "They vociferated their demands" marvel - express astonishment or surprise about something voice - give voice to; "He voiced his concern" raise - cause to be heard or known; express or utter; "raise a shout"; "raise a protest"; "raise a sad cry" breathe - utter or tell; "not breathe a word" drop - utter with seeming casualness; "drop a hint"; drop names" pour out - express without restraint; "The woman poured out her frustrations as the judge listened" get off - deliver verbally; "He got off the best line I've heard in a long time" platitudinize - utter platitudes; "The candidate platitudinized and bored the audience" say - utter aloud; "She said `Hello' to everyone in the office" represent - serve as a means of expressing something; "The flower represents a young girl" say, state, tell - express in words; "He said that he wanted to marry her"; "tell me what is bothering you"; "state your opinion"; "state your name" pooh-pooh - express contempt about | |
| 3. | express - serve as a means for expressing something; "The painting of Mary carries motherly love"; "His voice carried a lot of anger" communicate, intercommunicate - transmit thoughts or feelings; "He communicated his anxieties to the psychiatrist" | |
| 4. | express - indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.; "Can you express this distance in kilometers?" vote - express a choice or opinion; "I vote that we all go home"; "She voted for going to the Chinese restaurant" vote - express one's choice or preference by vote; "vote the Democratic ticket" | |
| 5. | express - manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait); "Many of the laboratory animals express the trait" actualise, actualize, realize, substantiate, realise - make real or concrete; give reality or substance to; "our ideas must be substantiated into actions" | |
| 6. | express - obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action; "Italians express coffee rather than filter it" ream - squeeze the juice out (of a fruit) with a reamer; "ream oranges" | |
| 7. | express - send by rapid transport or special messenger service; "She expressed the letter to Florida" | |
| Adj. | 1. | express - not tacit or implied; "her express wish" |
| 2. | express - without unnecessary stops; "an express train"; "an express shipment" fast - acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly; "fast film"; "on the fast track in school"; "set a fast pace"; "a fast car" | |
| Adv. | 1. | express - by express; "please send the letter express" |
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express
verb
1. state, communicate, convey, articulate, say, tell, put, word, speak, voice, declare, phrase, assert, pronounce, utter, couch, put across, enunciate, put into words, give voice to, verbalize, asseverate He expressed grave concern at their attitude.
adjective
1. explicit, clear, direct, precise, pointed, certain, plain, accurate, exact, distinct, definite, outright, unambiguous, categorical The ship was sunk on express orders from the Prime Minister.
2. specific, exclusive, particular, sole, special, deliberate, singular, clear-cut, especial I bought the camera with the express purpose of taking nature photos.
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express
verb1. To put into words:
articulate, communicate, convey, declare, say, state, talk, tell, utter, vent, verbalize, vocalize, voice.
Idiom: give tongue to.
3. To give expression to, as by gestures, facial aspects, or bodily posture:
4. To present a lifelike image of:
1. Clearly, fully, and sometimes emphatically expressed:
2. Fixed and distinct from others:
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Translations
بريد سَريعسَريعقِطار سَريعمُرْسَل بِالبَريد السَّريعواضِح
vyjádřitvýslovný
udtrykkeviseekspresekspres-eksprestog
väljendama
ilmaistailmeinenpika-pikajunapikavuoro
izraziti
expresszgyorsáruként küldgyorsküldeménygyorsvonatkicsavar
gefa til kynna; láta í ljósihraî-hraîlesthraîpósturmeî hraîi; í hraîsendingu
快速明白な明確な特別な表現する
표현하다
aiškiai pasakytasbe išraiškosekspresasekspresijagreitkelis
ar ātrvilcienuātrvilciensekspress-izteiktizteikties
expresexpresnýposlať expresrýchlikvýslovný
ekspresekspresenekspresnoizražati seizraziti
uttrycka
แสดงออก
ifade etmekmeramını anlatmakacele posta servisiacele posta servisiyleacele postayla göndermek
diễn tả
express
[ɪksˈpres]A. VT
1. (verbally, non-verbally) → expresar
her eyes expressed annoyance → sus ojos expresaban irritación
they expressed interest in → expresaron su interés en ...
he expressed his surprise at the result → expresó su sorpresa ante el resultado
I'd like to express my thanks to everyone for → quiero expresar mi agradecimiento a todos por ...
she had expressed a wish to meet them → había manifestado su deseo de conocerlos
to express o.s → expresarse
to express o.s. in or through [+ art, music etc] → expresarse a través de
her eyes expressed annoyance → sus ojos expresaban irritación
they expressed interest in → expresaron su interés en ...
he expressed his surprise at the result → expresó su sorpresa ante el resultado
I'd like to express my thanks to everyone for → quiero expresar mi agradecimiento a todos por ...
she had expressed a wish to meet them → había manifestado su deseo de conocerlos
to express o.s → expresarse
to express o.s. in or through [+ art, music etc] → expresarse a través de
2. (= send) [+ letter, parcel] → enviar por correo urgente or exprés
3. (Math) (= represent) → expresar
here it is expressed as a percentage → aquí está expresado en forma de porcentaje
here it is expressed as a percentage → aquí está expresado en forma de porcentaje
4. (frm) (= squeeze out) [+ juice] → exprimir (from de) [+ milk] → sacarse
B. ADJ
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express
[ɪkˈsprɛs] adj (= explicit) [wish, order] → exprès/esse
(British) [letter] → exprès inv
n (= train) → rapide m
adv [send] → exprès
vt
(= voice) [+ feeling] → exprimer
to express o.s. → s'exprimer
It's not easy to express oneself in a foreign language → Ce n'est pas facile de s'exprimer dans une langue étrangère.
to express o.s. → s'exprimer
It's not easy to express oneself in a foreign language → Ce n'est pas facile de s'exprimer dans une langue étrangère.
to express itself [idea, feeling] → s'exprimer
How does this attitude express itself? → Comment s'exprime cette attitude?
How does this attitude express itself? → Comment s'exprime cette attitude?
(MATHEMATICS) [+ figure, amount] → exprimer
expressed as a percentage → exprimé(e) sous la forme d'un pourcentage
expressed as a fraction → exprimé(e) sous la forme d'une fractionexpress delivery n (British) (= system) → distribution f exprès express delivery serviceexpress delivery service n → service m de distribution exprès
expressed as a percentage → exprimé(e) sous la forme d'un pourcentage
expressed as a fraction → exprimé(e) sous la forme d'une fractionexpress delivery n (British) (= system) → distribution f exprès express delivery serviceexpress delivery service n → service m de distribution exprès
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express
vt
→ ausdrücken, zum Ausdruck bringen; (in words) wish, one’s sympathy, appreciation also → aussprechen (to sb jdm); to express oneself → sich ausdrücken; this expresses exactly the meaning of the phrase → das gibt genau die Bedeutung dieses Ausdrucks wieder; I haven’t the words to express my thoughts → mir fehlen die Worte, um meine Gedanken auszudrücken; if I may express my opinion → wenn ich meine Meinung äußern darf; the thought/feeling which is expressed here → der Gedanke, der/das Gefühl, das hier zum Ausdruck kommt; it is hard to express how delighted I am/how much I hate him → es ist schwer, in Worte zu fassen, wie sehr ich mich freue/wie sehr ich ihn hasse
(= be expressive of) → ausdrücken; a face which expresses candour/pride → ein Gesicht, das Aufrichtigkeit/Stolz ausdrückt
juice, breast milk → auspressen, ausdrücken
adj
(= explicit) order, instruction, direction, permission → ausdrücklich; (= specific) purpose, intention → bestimmt; on express orders from the Prime Minister → auf ausdrückliche Anordnung des Premierministers; with the express intention of doing something → mit der bestimmten Absicht, etw zu tun
(= fast) express letter → Eilbrief m; by express mail → per Eilzustellung; express service → Express- or Schnelldienst m; an express laundry service → ein Wäscheschnelldienst m
n
(= train) → Schnellzug m; the Orient Express → der Orientexpress; to send goods by express → Waren als Eilgut schicken
(= bus, coach) → Schnellbus m
express
:express company
n (US) → Spedition f → (für Expressgut)
express delivery
n → Eilzustellung f
express goods
pl → Eilfracht f, → Eilgut nt
express
:express train
n → Schnellzug m
expressway
n → Schnellstraße f
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express
(ikˈspres) verb1. to put into words. He expressed his ideas very clearly.
2. (with oneself etc) to put one's own thoughts into words. You haven't expressed yourself clearly.
3. to show (thoughts, feelings etc) by looks, actions etc. She nodded to express her agreement.
4. to send by fast (postal) delivery. Will you express this letter, please?
adjective1. travelling, carrying goods etc, especially fast. an express train; express delivery.
2. clearly stated. You have disobeyed my express wishes.
adverb by express train or fast delivery service. Send your letter express.
noun1. an express train. the London to Cardiff express.
2. the service provided eg by the post office for carrying goods etc quickly. The parcel was sent by express.
exˈpressly adverb in clear, definite words. I expressly forbade you to do that.
exˈpression (-ʃən) noun1. a look on one's face that shows one's feelings. He always has a bored expression on his face.
2. a word or phrase. `Dough' is a slang expression for `money`.
3. (a) showing of thoughts or feelings by words, actions etc. This poem is an expression of his grief.
4. the showing of feeling when eg reciting, reading aloud or playing a musical instrument. Put more expression into your playing!
exˈpressionless adjective (of a face or voice) showing no feeling. a cold, expressionless tone.
exˈpressive (-siv) adjective showing meaning or feeling clearly. She has an expressive look on her face.
exˈpressiveness nounexˈpressively adverb
exˈpressway noun
a divided highway; a motorway.
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express
→ يُعَبِّرُ عَنْ vyjádřit udtrykke ausdrücken εκφράζω expresar ilmaista exprimer izraziti esprimere 表現する 표현하다 uitdrukken uttrykke wyrazić expressar выражать uttrycka แสดงออก ifade etmek diễn tả 表达Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
express
vt (thoughts, ideas, etc.) expresar; (pus, etc.) exprimir; to — oneself expresarseEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.