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Definition express in British English

express verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪkˈspres/
1

to tell someone about a feeling, opinion, or aim by speaking or writing about it

Example

thoughts that he could not clearly express in words

Example

His teachers expressed concern about his progress at school.

Example

The government has reportedly expressed an interest in the scheme.

Example

I would like to express my thanks to my parents for their support.

Example

The opinions expressed in this book are purely my own.

Synonyms and related words
express comment speak out
1.1

used about a letter, book, or other piece of writing

Example

a poem expressing grief at the death of a friend

Synonyms and related words
express comment speak out
2

to show a feeling on your face, or to give information by your behaviour

Example

Her eyes expressed total shock.

Example

The chairperson expressed agreement with a slight nod.

Synonyms and related words
clear crease creep
3

to show a quantity or problem in a particular way, especially in mathematics

Example

Dalton's Law can be expressed mathematically.

Example

A ratio can be expressed as a percentage.

Synonyms and related words
calculate count estimate
4

to send something using a service that will deliver it very quickly

Example

I'll express those documents to you.

Synonyms and related words
send post ship
5

to force a liquid out of something

Synonyms and related words
aspirate bleed blot
Definition express in British English