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EXPRESS: VERB
verb (used with object)
1.
to put (thought) into words; utter or state:
to express an idea clearly.
2.
to show, manifest, or reveal:
to express one's anger.
3.
to set forth the opinions, feelings, etc., of (oneself), as in speaking,writing, or painting:
He can express himself eloquently.
4.
to represent by a symbol, character, figure, or formula:
to express water as H 2 O; to express unknown quantities algebraically.
5.
to send by express:
to express a package or merchandise.
6.
to press or squeeze out:
to express the juice of grapes.
7.
to exude or emit (a liquid, odor, etc.), as if under pressure:
The roses expressed a sweet perfume.
EXPRESS: Adjective
9.
clearly indicated; distinctly stated; definite; explicit; plain:
He defied my express command.
10.
special; definite:
We have an express purpose in being here.
11.
direct or fast, especially making few or no intermediate stops:
an express train; an express elevator.
12.
used for direct or high-speed travel:
an express highway.
13.
duly or exactly formed or represented:
an express image.
14.
pertaining to an express:
an express agency.