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express verb (expresses, expressed, expressing) 1 to put something into words. 2 to indicate or represent something with looks, actions, symbols, etc. 3 to show or reveal. 4 to press or squeeze out something. 5 to send something by fast delivery service. adj 1 said of a train, etc: travelling especially fast, with few stops. 2 belonging or referring to, or sent by, a fast delivery service. 3 clearly stated • his express wish. 4 particular; clear • with the express purpose of insulting him. noun (expresses) 1 an express train. 2 an express delivery service. adverb by express delivery service. expressible adj. expressly adverb 1 clearly and definitely. 2 particularly or specifically. express oneself to put one's thoughts into words.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: from Latin exprimere, expressum to press out.