express

[Ex*pressĀ·]

When something goes fast, it goes express like a train that skips many stops. You also express your feelings and thoughts.

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Exactly representing; exact.

Noun
rapid transport of goods

Noun
public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes a limited number of scheduled stops; "he caught the express to New York"

Noun
mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system

Verb
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise; "She expressed her anger"; "He uttered a curse"

Verb
give expression to; "She showed her disappointment"

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Verb
send my rapid transport or special messenger service; "She expressed the letter to Florida"

Verb
serve as a means for expressing something; "The painting of Mary carries motherly love"; "His voice carried a lot af anger"

Verb
indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.; "Can you express this distance in kilometers?"

Verb
obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action; "Italians express coffee rather than filter it"

Verb
manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait); "Many of the laboratory animals express the trait"

Adjective S.
not tacit or implied; "her express wish"

Adjective S.
without unnecessary stops; "an express train"; "an express shipment"

Adverb
by express; "please send the letter express"


a.
Exactly representing; exact.

a.
Directly and distinctly stated; declared in terms; not implied or left to inference; made unambiguous by intention and care; clear; not dubious; as, express consent; an express statement.

a.
Intended for a particular purpose; relating to an express; sent on a particular errand; dispatched with special speed; as, an express messenger or train. Also used adverbially.

n.
A clear image or representation; an expression; a plain declaration.

n.
A messenger sent on a special errand; a courier; hence, a regular and fast conveyance; commonly, a company or system for the prompt and safe transportation of merchandise or parcels; also, a railway train for transporting passengers or goods with speed and punctuality.

n.
An express office.

n.
That which is sent by an express messenger or message.

a.
To press or squeeze out; as, to express the juice of grapes, or of apples; hence, to extort; to elicit.

a.
To make or offer a representation of; to show by a copy or likeness; to represent; to resemble.

a.
To give a true impression of; to represent and make known; to manifest plainly; to show in general; to exhibit, as an opinion or feeling, by a look, gesture, and esp. by language; to declare; to utter; to tell.

a.
To make known the opinions or feelings of; to declare what is in the mind of; to show (one's self); to cause to appear; -- used reflexively.

a.
To denote; to designate.

a.
To send by express messenger; to forward by special opportunity, or through the medium of an express; as, to express a package.


Express

Ex*press" , a. [F. expr'8as, L. expressus, p.p. of exprimere to express; ex. out + premere To press. See Press.] 1. Exactly representing; exact.
Their human countenance The express resemblance of the gods.
2. Directly and distinctly stated; declared in terms; not implied or left to inference; made unambiguous by intention and care; clear; not dubious; as, express consent; an express statement.
I have express commandment.
3. Intended for a particular purpose; relating to an express; sent on a particular errand; dispatched with special speed; as, an express messenger or train. Also used adverbially.
A messenger sent express from the other world.
Express color. (Law) See the Note under Color, n., 8. Syn. -- Explicit; clear; unambiguous. See Explicit.

Express

Ex*press", n. [Cf. F. expr'8as a messenger.] 1. A clear image or representation; an expression; a plain declaration. [Obs.]
The only remanent express of Christ's sacrifice on earth.
2. A messenger sent on a special errand; a courier; hence, a regular and fast conveyance; commonly, a company or system for the prompt and safe transportation of merchandise or parcels; also, a railway train for transporting passengers or goods with speed and punctuality. 3. An express office.
She charged him . . . to ask at the express if anything came up from town.
4. That which is sent by an express messenger or message. [Obs.] Eikon Basilike. Express office, an office where packages for an express are received or delivered.

Express

Ex*press", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Expressed; p. pr. & vb. n. Expressing.] [Cf. OF. espresser, expresser, L. exprimere, expressum. See Express,a.; cf. Sprain.] 1. To press or squeeze out; as, to express the juice of grapes, or of apples; hence, to extort; to elicit.
All the fruits out of which drink is expressed.
And th'idle breath all utterly expressed.
Halters and racks can not express from thee More than by deeds.
2. To make or offer a representation of; to show by a copy or likeness; to represent; to resemble.
Each skillful artist shall express thy form.
So kids and whelps their sires and dams express.
3. To give a true impression of; to represent and make known; to manifest plainly; to show in general; to exhibit, as an opinion or feeling, by a look, gesture, and esp. by language; to declare; to utter; to tell.
My words express my purpose.
They expressed in their lives those excellent doctrines of morality.
4. To make known the opinions or feelings of; to declare what is in the mind of; to show (one's self); to cause to appear; -- used reflexively.
Mr. Phillips did express with much indignation against me, one evening.
5. To denote; to designate.
Moses and Aaron took these men, which are expressed by their names.
6. To send by express messenger; to forward by special opportunity, or through the medium of an express; as, to express a package. Syn. -- To declare; utter; signify; testify; intimate.

Exactly representing; exact.

A clear image or representation; an expression; a plain declaration.

To press or squeeze out; as, to express the juice of grapes, or of apples; hence, to extort; to elicit.

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Usage Examples

Architecture will always express the technical and social progress of the country in which it is carried out. If we wish to give it the human content that it lacks, we must participate in the political struggle.

Art is the desire of a man to express himself, to record the reactions of his personality to the world he lives in.

A good marriage is one which allows for change and growth in the individuals and in the way they express their love.

Don't Make Assumptions. Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life.

Death is not the biggest fear we have our biggest fear is taking the risk to be alive - the risk to be alive and express what we really are.

As an architect, I learned to think and express myself on flat forms, on paper, and to imagine the contour of the lines of a design.

Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education.

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Other Usage Examples

Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself, do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it.

At 6 years old, the ice became a place for me to express myself. Because I was so shy off the ice, it became my safe haven, with music and freedom and self-expression. That was my emotional outlet.

Crafts make us feel rooted, give us a sense of belonging and connect us with our history. Our ancestors used to create these crafts out of necessity, and now we do them for fun, to make money and to express ourselves.

An artist must possess Nature. He must identify himself with her rhythm, by efforts that will prepare the mastery which will later enable him to express himself in his own language.

Art is about expressing the true nature of the human spirit in whatever way one wishes to express it. If it is honest, it is beautiful. If it is not honest, it is obvious.

As a society, I think we express our cultural mores through our politics. We're trying constantly to figure out what's OK and what's not OK. And it's hard, because our society is constantly buffeted by gale force winds of technology. Things are always changing.

American cinema tends to express a patriotic relationship to national identity on a regular basis.

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