express
verb/ɪkˈspres/
/ɪkˈspres/
Verb Forms
| present simple I / you / we / they express | /ɪkˈspres/ /ɪkˈspres/ |
| he / she / it expresses | /ɪkˈspresɪz/ /ɪkˈspresɪz/ |
| past simple expressed | /ɪkˈsprest/ /ɪkˈsprest/ |
| past participle expressed | /ɪkˈsprest/ /ɪkˈsprest/ |
| -ing form expressing | /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/ /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/ |
- to show or make known a feeling, an opinion, etc. by words, looks or actions
- express something Teachers have expressed concern about the changes.
- to express a view/an opinion
- to express a hope/desire
- to express fears/doubts
- Customers expressed interest in trying the product.
- express something to somebody I'd like to express my gratitude to everyone who helped us.
- express how, what, etc… Words cannot express how pleased I am.
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumenta2- His views have been expressed in numerous speeches.
- Differences of opinion were freely expressed in public debate.
- He expressed his anger openly.
- Many patients feel unable to express their fears.
- I want to express my sincere thanks to the many readers who sent messages of support.
- Business leaders expressed disappointment with the decision.
- Later, he expressed his regret that he hadn't taken the chance.
- She expressed sympathy, but said she could not help.
- Residents expressed frustration with the slowness of the process.
- Many people have expressed reservations about this approach.
- It's important to be able to express your feelings.
- The architect expressed doubts that the museum would be ready in time.
- Students must learn to express a point of view cogently and with clarity.
- The poet eloquently expresses the sense of lost innocence.
- In the show, the concept of freedom is expressed through dance.
- International solidarity is expressed through a logo featuring combined flags.
- There was no agreement either expressed or implied.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- well
- fully
- forcefully
- …
- be able to
- feel able to
- be unable to
- …
- a chance to express something
- an opportunity to express something
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- express yourself to speak, write or communicate in some other way what you think or feel
- Some teenagers have difficulty expressing themselves.
- express yourself + adv./prep. Perhaps I have not expressed myself very well.
- She expresses herself most fully in her paintings.
- He expressed himself freely on the subject of immigration.
- (formal) express yourself + adj. They expressed themselves delighted.
Extra Examples- She doesn't express herself well in writing.
- We want to give young people an opportunity to express themselves through art.
- He expresses himself in simple, straightforward terms.
- I need to express myself artistically.
- the ability of students to express themselves clearly and articulately
- It is easier to express yourself when you have a clear message.
- The architect must not only express himself but design a functioning building.
- She expressed herself disappointed.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- well
- fully
- forcefully
- …
- be able to
- feel able to
- be unable to
- …
- a chance to express something
- an opportunity to express something
- express itself (+ adv./prep.) (formal) (of a feeling) to become obvious in a particular way
- Their pleasure expressed itself in a burst of applause.
- (mathematics) to represent something in a particular way, for example by symbols
- express something as something The figures are expressed as percentages.
- express something in something Educational expenditure is often expressed in terms of the amount spent per student.
- express something (from something) to remove air or liquid from something by pressing
- Coconut milk is expressed from grated coconuts.
- express something (to somebody/something) (North American English) to send something by express post
- As soon as I receive payment I will express the book to you.
Word Originverb late Middle English (also in the sense ‘press out, obtain by squeezing’, used figuratively to mean ‘extort’): from Old French expresser, based on Latin ex- ‘out’ + pressare ‘to press’.
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