ex·press ( k-spr s )tr.v. ex·pressed, ex·press·ing, ex·press·es 1. To set forth in words; state. 2. To manifest or communicate, as by a gesture; show. See Synonyms at vent1. 3. To make known the feelings or opinions of (oneself), as by statement or art. 4. To convey or suggest a representation of; depict: The painting expresses the rage of war victims. 5. To represent by a sign or a symbol; symbolize: express a fraction as a decimal. 6. To squeeze or press out, as juice from an orange. 7. To send by special messenger or rapid transport: express a package to Los Angeles. 8. Genetics a. To cause (itself) to produce an effect or a phenotype. Used of a gene: The gene expressed itself under specific environmental conditions. 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. Sent out with or moving at high speed. b. Direct, rapid, and usually nonstop: express delivery of packages; an express bus. c. Of, relating to, or appropriate for rapid travel: express lanes on a freeway. 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 express re, frequentative of Latin exprimere : ex-, ex- + premere, to press; see per-4 in Indo-European roots.]
ex·presser n. ex·pressi·ble adj. |
express Verb 1. to state (an idea or feeling) in words; utter: two record labels have expressed an interest in signing the band 2. to show (an idea or feeling): his body and demeanour expressed distrust 3. to indicate through a symbol or formula 4. to squeeze out (juice, etc.) 5. express oneself to communicate one's thoughts or ideas Adjective 1. explicitly stated 2. deliberate and specific: she came with the express purpose of causing a row 3. of or for rapid transportation of people, mail, etc. Noun 1. a fast train stopping at only a few stations 2. Chiefly US & Canad a system for sending mail rapidly Adverb using a system for rapid transportation of people, mail, etc.: please send this letter express: it's very urgent! [Latin exprimere to force out] expressible adj
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | 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"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" 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"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" 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" hurl, throw - utter with force; utter vehemently; "hurl insults"; "throw accusations at someone" | | 3. | express - serve as a means for expressing something; "The painting of Mary carries motherly love"; "His voice carried a lot of anger"measure, quantify - express as a number or measure or quantity; "Can you quantify your results?" | | 4. | express - indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.; "Can you express this distance in kilometers?"denote, refer - have as a meaning; "`multi-' denotes `many' " 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" | | 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" acquire, get - come into the possession of something concrete or abstract; "She got a lot of paintings from her uncle"; "They acquired a new pet"; "Get your results the next day"; "Get permission to take a few days off from work" | | 7. | express - send by rapid transport or special messenger service; "She expressed the letter to Florida"mail, send, post - cause to be directed or transmitted to another place; "send me your latest results"; "I'll mail you the paper when it's written" | | Adj. | 1. | express - not tacit or implied; "her express wish"explicit, expressed - precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication; "explicit instructions"; "she made her wishes explicit"; "explicit sexual scenes" | | 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" |
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 verb 2. show, indicate, exhibit, demonstrate, reveal, disclose, intimate, convey, testify to, depict, designate, manifest, embody, signify, symbolize, denote, divulge, bespeak, make known, evince adjective 3. explicit, clear, direct, precise, pointed, certain, plain, accurate, exact, distinct, definite, outright, unambiguous, categorical adjective 5. fast, direct, quick, rapid, priority, prompt, swift, high-speed, speedy, quickie ( informal) nonstop, expeditious  Translations express [ɪkˈsprɛs] adj (= definite) → expreso, explícito; to express o.s. → expresarse
 express [ɪkˈsprɛs] adj (= definite) → formel(le) → exprès/esse; ( Brit) [ letter etc] → exprès inv
 express [ɪksˈprɛs] adj → ausdrücklich; (Brit) (letter etc) → Express-, Eil- (bus) → Schnellbus m
 express [ɪkˈsprɛs] adj (= definite) → chiaro/a, espresso/a; to express o.s → esprimersi
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