Express(a.) To press or squeeze out; as, to express the juice of grapes, or of apples; hence, to extort; to elicit.
Express(a.) To make or offer a representation of; to show by a copy or likeness; to represent; to resemble.
Express(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.
Express(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.
Express(a.) To denote; to designate.
Express(a.) To send by express messenger; to forward by special opportunity, or through the medium of an express; as, to express a package.
Express(a.) Exactly representing; exact.
Express(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.
Express(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.
Express(n.) A clear image or representation; an expression; a plain declaration.
Express(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.
Express(n.) An express office.
Express(n.) That which is sent by an express messenger or message.
Expressed(imp. & p. p.) of Express
Expressible(a.) Capable of being expressed, squeezed out, shown, represented, or uttered.
Expressing(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Express
Expression(n.) The act of expressing; the act of forcing out by pressure; as, the expression of juices or oils; also, of extorting or eliciting; as, a forcible expression of truth.
Expression(n.) The act of declaring or signifying; declaration; utterance; as, an expression of the public will.
Expression(n.) Lively or vivid representation of meaning, sentiment, or feeling, etc.; significant and impressive indication, whether by language, appearance, or gesture; that manner or style which gives life and suggestive force to ideas and sentiments; as, he reads with expression; her performance on the piano has expression.
Expression(n.) That which is expressed by a countenance, a posture, a work of art, etc.; look, as indicative of thought or feeling.
Expression(n.) A form of words in which an idea or sentiment is conveyed; a mode of speech; a phrase; as, a common expression; an odd expression.
Expression(n.) The representation of any quantity by its appropriate characters or signs.
Expressive(a.) Serving to express, utter, or represent; indicative; communicative; -- followed by of; as, words expressive of his gratitude.
Expressive(a.) Full of expression; vividly representing the meaning or feeling meant to be conveyed; significant; emphatic; as, expressive looks or words.
Expressness(n.) The state or quality of being express; definiteness.
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