express1 verbexpress2 adjectiveexpress3 nounexpress4 adverb
expressex‧press1 /ɪkˈspres/ ●●● S2 W1 verb [transitive] 
WORD ORIGINexpress1
Origin:
1300-1400 Early French expresser, from Latin expressus; ➔ EXPRESS2VERB TABLE
express
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | express |
| he, she, it | expresses | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | expressed |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have expressed |
| he, she, it | has expressed | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had expressed |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will express |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have expressed |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am expressing |
| he, she, it | is expressing | |
| you, we, they | are expressing | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was expressing |
| you, we, they | were expressing | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been expressing |
| he, she, it | has been expressing | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been expressing |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be expressing |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been expressing |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- It is the story of a middle-aged businessman, who starts going to tango lessons, and learns to express himself through dance.
- Many of his films express the fears and anxieties of the post-war years.
- My grandfather found it hard to express his feelings about the war.
- Parents have expressed concern about the amount of violence in some children's shows.
- She doesn't express her emotions as much as he does.
- Workers traditionally express their discontent by going on strike.
- Young children often find it difficult to express themselves in words.
- A prominent anti-nuclear campaigner in Caithness expressed caution about the report.
- By contrast all the enzyme forms studied were expressed in virtually all adenomas and in over half the carcinomas.
- Grandmothers, with all good intentions, often express these concerns.
- It allayed doubts about the technique and its freedom from cultural determinants that were already being expressed.
- Nowhere is that symbiosis better expressed than in the medieval towns and villages.
- So do Humpbacks have ways of expressing the same request for the repetition of a pleasurable sonic experience?
- Through participative democracy the hopes, wishes and aspirations of Ulster's people will be expressed and acted on.
- To prevent them being expressed, you stage a pre-emptive strike.
THESAURUSto say something
to tell someone something, using words: · ‘I really ought to go,’ she said.· Lauren said she’d probably be late.
to say something, especially in a definite or formal way – used in official contexts: · The witness stated that he had never seen the woman before.· Please state your name and address.
to publicly tell people about something: · The chairman announced his resignation.· The results will be announced tomorrow.· We will announce the winners next Sunday.· They were announcing the train times over the loudspeaker system.
to say something very firmly: · ‘My personal life is none of your business,’ she declared.
to talk about someone or something, especially without giving many details: · Did Tom mention anything about what happened at school?· Your name was mentioned!
to let someone know your feelings by putting them into words: · Young children often find it difficult to express their emotions.
to say what your opinion is about someone or something: · The prime minister was asked to comment on the crisis.
formal to say that you have noticed that something is true – used especially in formal writing: · We have already noted that most old people live alone.· Someone once remarked that the problem with computers is that they only give you answers.
to say something more, after what has already been said: · He added that he thought it could be done fairly cheaply.
to mention something that seems particularly important or relevant: · Dr Graham points out that most children show some signs of abnormal behaviour.· It’s worth pointing out that few people actually die of this disease.
to talk about your opinions, worries, or the things you disagree about: air your views/grievances/differences: · The programme will give listeners the chance to air their views about immigration.· Workers were able to air their grievances.
to talk publicly about your feelings or about whether you approve or disapprove of something formal: voice concern/support/doubt/fears etc: · The president has already voiced his support for the proposal.· She voiced concern for the safety of the hostages.
Longman Language Activatorto express what you think or feel to let someone know what you are thinking or feeling, by using words, by your behaviour or the look on your face, or through art, music, films etc: · Many of his films express the fears and anxieties of the post-war years.express concern/satisfaction/annoyance/sympathy etc: · Parents have expressed concern about the amount of violence in some children's shows.express your feelings: · My grandfather found it hard to express his feelings about the war.express something by/through something: · It is the story of a middle-aged businessman, who starts going to tango lessons, and learns to express himself through dance.· Workers traditionally express their discontent by going on strike.
to express something about what you or other people are feeling or thinking, especially without stating it directly, but using touch, the sound of your voice, the way something looks etc: · His tone conveyed an unmistakable warning.· I tried to convey my sympathy by touching her hand.· His office conveyed an impression of efficiency and seriousness.
to manage to express what you think or feel with words, movements, or by the way you behave: · Andrea smiled at Jamie, communicating her affection for him with her eyes.communicate something to somebody: · She tried to communicate her fears to her mother.· You can communicate your mood to your baby without realising it.
if someone's behaviour, appearance, or something they produce says something, it expresses their feelings, attitudes etc: · This painting says so much in such a simple way.· What do you think the writer is saying in this passage?say it all (=to explain something in a very short form ): · One look said it all -- Richard knew that Sally wouldn't marry him.· When Joshua walked across the room for the first time, the smile on his face said it all.say a lot about (=express something very clearly): · The fact she didn't invite her mother to her wedding says a lot about their relationship.
British /get something across American to express an idea or feeling to someone, especially something that is difficult to explain, so that they can understand: · I always try to get this idea over to my students.get something over to somebody: · Gina felt trapped and insecure but found it difficult to get this over to her husband.
to express your feelings or ideas clearly in words, especially when this is very difficult to do, and you have to try very hard to think of the right words: · She tried to put these feelings into words, but it all came out wrong.· He could not find the words to say that he was leaving.
expressing your ideas clearly and well to make your feelings or thoughts clear to others, especially by talking or writing about them: · The course is designed to enable people to communicate effectively in speech and writing.· She's clever, but she can't communicate her ideas.communicate with: · Many parents find it difficult to communicate with their teenage sons or daughters.
to make your feelings or thoughts about something known clearly, so that other people are able to understand: · The children were encouraged to express themselves freely and openly.express yourself in: · Payne also expresses himself in poetry, which he began writing in college.express yourself in words/writing: · I find it hard to express myself in writing.
able to talk or write easily and effectively about what you think and feel: · He is handsome, confident and articulate, like many of the students at this college.· You have to be articulate to be good at debating.
expressing ideas and feelings in very clear, beautiful language, especially in a way that persuades people to agree with you, or fully understand what you are saying: · She was an eloquent speaker, able to move and inspire audiences.· The poem is full of eloquent phrases about the beauty of nature.· Few will forget his eloquent defence of individual freedom.
showing very clearly what a person thinks or feels: expressive eyes/face/eyebrows/features/voice/hands etc: · She is a wonderful actress, with striking, expressive features.· He had a quiet but expressive voice.
to express what you think or feel in a confident way that other people admire: · Sam projects himself well -- he should stand a good chance in the interview.· Your problem is presentation -- you don't project yourself very well.
not good at expressing your ideas clearly unable to express what you are feeling or thinking because you cannot think of the right, or best, words to use: · Maisie had always thought of herself as being uneducated and inarticulate, and was surprised that anyone should ask her opinion.· Footballers are famous for being inarticulate when they are interviewed on TV, and Danny Lord was no exception.
to be unable to express yourself clearly or properly, especially because you are nervous, upset, or embarrassed: · Jenna looked around the room, completely at a loss.· Howard was so shocked that he was lost for words.be at a loss for words: · Mrs Miller seemed at a loss for words. She sank down into a chair and took off her hat.be at a loss to explain: · I was at a loss to explain my sudden fit of rage.
when it is difficult to express ideas or feelings in words · She couldn't express how happy and relieved she was.· I cannot express my gratitude for your kindness.words can't express · Words can't express the terrible grief I felt on losing my daughter.
to be difficult to express what a feeling, experience, taste etc is like in words: · The atmosphere of tension and nervousness here is hard to describe.· The sound the bird makes is difficult to describe -- it's a bit like scissors opening and closing rapidly.
if emotions, situations etc are indescribable , they are so terrible, so good, or so strange that you cannot describe them properly: · The chaos and confusion was indescribable.indescribable joy/peace/horror/sadness etc: · I woke up on the day after my wedding with a feeling of indescribable joy.
formal an inexpressible emotion is one that is too strong to be described in words: · Looking up into his concerned brown eyes, I had felt an inexpressible sense of relief.inexpressible anger/gratitude/joy/longing etc: · And then, to her almost inexpressible joy, she saw the familiar tall, broad-shouldered figure across the station.
to say something to say something using spoken or written words: · "I must be going," she said.· "Where's Pam going?" "I don't know. She didn't say."· It says in today's paper that gas prices are going up again.say (that): · James wrote to the bank and said we needed a loan.· Did Peter say that he would be late?say what/where/why etc: · Did they say how long the operation would take?say hello/sorry/no etc (to somebody): · Lauren came over to say goodbye to us.· I asked Dad if he'd lend me some money, but he said no.say something to somebody: · What did you say to her?something/anything to say: · I couldn't think of anything to say.say so: · If there's anything you're not happy about, please say so.
to make the sound of a word or a part of a word in a particular way - use this also to ask or say what is the correct way to say something: · How do you pronounce your name?· Some students find it difficult to pronounce the word "the".· Words like 'chicken' and 'cheese' were once pronounced with a 'k'.
to talk about someone or something, but without giving details or saying very much about them: · He mentioned something about a party, but he didn't say when it was.· When I mentioned her name, he looked embarrassed.mention (that): · I forgot to mention that I won't be in tomorrow.mention where/when/who etc: · Did he mention where he went to school?it is worth mentioning that: · It is worth mentioning that young children are particularly vulnerable to accidents in the home.
to tell someone something that they had not noticed or had not thought about: · As Sharon pointed out, the story was rather hard to believe.point out something: · He pointed out the dangers of setting off without the right equipment.point out (that): · It's worth pointing out that very few people ever die of this disease.point something out: · He never used to notice when people took advantage of him, so I started pointing it out.
to let someone know your feelings, by putting them into words: · Ollie found it hard to express his feelings about the war.· Parents have expressed concern about the amount of violence in some children's shows.express yourself (=make people understand what you are thinking or feeling): · Young children often find it difficult to express themselves in words.
to express an idea in a particular way, choosing your words carefully to explain what you mean simply or clearly: put it another way: · If you don't understand, I'll try and put it another way.to put it bluntly/briefly/simply etc: · Their performance was, to put it bluntly, atrocious.put it this way spoken (=use this when you are trying to say something in the clearest possible way): · Put it this way: if we don't make a profit, we're out of a job.
to say what your opinion is about someone or something that you have seen, heard, or read about: · "He only wears those clothes to prove that he's rich,'' commented Harold.· Journalists asked General Curran how the campaign was going, but he refused to comment.comment on/upon: · The prime minister was asked to comment on the crisis.comment that: · Some critics have commented that the film lacks originality.
to say what you have noticed about a particular person, situation etc or to express an opinion about them: · "There's a strange smell in here,'' she remarked.remark that: · Kate remarked that it was amazing how much her kids knew about science.remark on (=notice something and then say something about it): · A lot of our customers remark on the quality of our workmanship.
to say something more, after what has already been said or written: · Is there anything you'd like to add, Peter?· ''Finally'', she added, ''I would like to thank my family for their support''.add that: · I should add that I do not agree with Doctor Mitchell.
WORD SETSaesthete, nounagitprop, nounart gallery, nounartist, nounartwork, nounavant-garde, adjectivebaroque, adjectivecapture, verbceramics, nouncharacter, nounclassical, adjectiveclassicism, nouncompere, nouncontemporary, adjectiveconvention, nouncreative, adjectivecritical, adjectivecrossover, nouncubism, nouncultural, adjectiveculturally, adverbculture, nouncurator, nouncycle, noundrama, nouneisteddfod, nounepic, nouneponymous, adjectiveerotic, adjectiveerotica, nouneroticism, nounexhibit, verbexhibit, nounexhibition, nounexpress, verbexpression, nounexpressionism, nounextract, nounfictionalize, verbfigurine, nounfin de siècle, adjectiveflashback, nounformalism, nounfuturism, nounglaze, verbglaze, nounGothic, adjectivehandcrafted, adjectivehandicraft, nounhandmade, adjectivehigh priest, nounhistorical, adjectiveinterpretation, nounItalianate, adjectivelowbrow, adjectivemagnum opus, nounmarquetry, nounmasterpiece, nounmasterwork, nounmature, adjectivemedium, nounMFA, nounmiddlebrow, adjectiveminimalism, nounmotif, nounmuse, nounnarrator, nounnaturalism, nounneoclassical, adjectivenotice, nounoeuvre, nounoffering, nounopening, adjectiveopus, nounpan, verbparody, nounpastiche, nounpattern, nounpiece, nounpop art, nounportfolio, nounpostmodernism, nounprequel, nounpreview, nounproduce, verbproduction, nounrealism, nounrealistic, adjectiverehash, verbreview, nounreview, verbromantic, nounromanticism, nounroyalty, nounrubbish, nounsalon, nounscenario, nounscene, nounsensuous, adjectivesentimental, adjectivesequel, nounsequence, nounset piece, nounsetting, nounShakespearean, adjectiveshowing, nounskit, nounstory, nounstudio, nounstylistic, adjectivesurrealism, nounswansong, nounsynopsis, nountitle, nountrilogy, nountwo-dimensional, adjectiveuncut, adjectiveunexpurgated, adjectivevillain, nounwork, nounwork of art, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Meanings 1 & 2nouns
The chairman asked me to express our appreciation of all your hard work. The union has voiced its disquiet about the way the protest was handled. 30% of customers expressed dissatisfaction with the service. I come before you today to express my solidarity with the people of New York.
· Everyone who attends the meeting will be given the opportunity to express their opinions.
· He felt unable to express his feelings in a letter.
· Many property developers have expressed an interest in buying the land.
(=say or show that you are worried)· Financial analysts have expressed concern about the possibility of a recession.
(=say thank you to someone, in a speech)· On behalf of the team, I’d like to express our appreciation for all your efforts.
(=say or show that you are not sure whether something is true or right)· Environmentalists began to express doubts about the benefits of biofuels.
· ‘I don’t believe he could hurt anyone,’ she said, expressing her surprise.
· Teachers have expressed anger at the government’s education reforms.
(=say or show that you are very sad, especially because someone you love has died)· She searched for further words to express her grief, but could find none.
(=say that you feel sorry for someone who is in a bad situation)· I wrote to his widow expressing our sympathy and sending her our condolences.
· Throughout the trial, his legal team expressed confidence in the outcome.
(=say what you hope or want to happen)· Nadia expressed her hopes about remaining in San Diego County with her two children.
(=say that you support someone or something)· The Israeli leader expressed his support for the U.S. plan.
(=say that you oppose someone or something)· Local people have expressed their opposition to plans for a new airport.
(=say or show that you are willing to do something)· The unions expressed a willingness to have talks with the employers.
adverbs (=express a feeling in a way that is obvious to other people)· They expressed their anger openly in the meeting.
(=express an idea or opinion in a way that other people can understand)· He expresses his views very clearly.
phrases (=say what you think or feel)· He is very confident and finds it easy to express himself.
· The debate will give MPs an opportunity to express their views in detail.
(=it is impossible to describe something)· Words can’t express how much I miss her.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES (=talk or write about your admiration)· She wrote to him expressing her admiration for his work.
(also vent your anger formal) (=show your anger)· Demonstrators expressed their anger by burning American flags.
The chairman asked me to express our appreciation of all your hard work. (=travelling quickly without stopping much)· Express coach services run throughout the day.
· Police officials expressed concern about robberies, which have increased by 23%.
(=consent that is given in a verbal or written way, and not consent that you assume someone gives)· Your medical records will only be released with your express consent.
(=that delivers mail and packages very quickly)· A brown package arrived by special delivery.
· Many political leaders have expressed their desire for peace.
· He made a speech expressing his determination to rebuild the economy.
· The US expressed disappointment at the outcome of the talks.
The union has voiced its disquiet about the way the protest was handled. 30% of customers expressed dissatisfaction with the service. (=say that you have doubts)· Many people expressed doubts about the necessity of the war.
(=show or talk about)· He had always found it difficult to express his emotions.
(also put your feelings into words) (=tell other people what you are feeling or thinking)· Children sometimes find it difficult to put their feelings into words.
· We would like to express our gratitude to everyone for their generous donations.
(=say that you are interested in something)· A number of well-known film directors have expressed interest in the script.
(=show it)· They expressed their joy by jumping up and down and hugging each other.
(=say what you are worried about)· Only a few Senators voiced their misgivings about the war.
(=say what your opinion is)· He gave his opinion only when asked.
· Parents expressed their opposition to the tests.
· Diplomats expressed optimism about the progress of the talks.
· The number is expressed as a percentage of the total population of the country.
(=definitely or clearly given)· He is not to leave without my express permission.
· He avoided expressing a preference for any of the remaining Democratic candidates.
· The president expressed his regret at the deaths.
(=say that you have reservations)· I did not think it wise to express my reservations.
· Those taking part expressed their satisfaction with the outcome of the talks.
I come before you today to express my solidarity with the people of New York.· Everyone there expressed their sympathy.
(=say that you are grateful)· I would like to express my thanks to you for all your support.
(=say what they are or tell other people about them)· He was finding it difficult to express his thoughts.
(=one that does not stop at many places)· He boarded the express train to London.
(=say what you think about something)· This is a chance for you to express your views.
· He expressed a wish to go to the United States.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN· Most women find it very difficult to express anger openly and honestly, particularly to men.· If some families favor expressing anger through icy silence, others prefer a more fiery style, whether through word or deed.· Allow yourself opportunities to express anger, frustration, and sadness.· Passive-aggressive persons are effective in slyly expressing their anger to others-even though they may do this unconsciously.· But they are not truly compliant, since they do express their anger indirectly-they fail.· On the other hand, Clare was finally able to express her anger clearly to the person who had caused it.· In discussing her feelings, she expressed anger and discouragement with her husband.
· Nether Wyresdale Parish Council would like to express their appreciation of the effort that went into carrying out the survey.· Alberto usually expressed his appreciation for their interest and declared that he had everything under control.· She expresses much appreciation for what she considers beautiful and is beginning to show and receive affection.· I also want to express my deep appreciation especially to those who took the time to pray for me.· Many of them expressed appreciation of local cathedral organists and parish musicians who provide a lead and incentive to others.
· There is nothing glib or rhetorical about Freeman's way of expressing her beliefs.· Only now the statement expresses the belief in a particular relationship.· Whoever the commentator is, the opinions expressed are often only beliefs based on sketchy information that is only indirectly relevant.· That leaves open the possibility, however, that some declarative sentences or statements are not factual and express something other than beliefs.· He had been almost the first to express his belief in the certainty of a future Labour Government.· The themes used express the beliefs of the Church in a language accessible to children and teachers.· For reasons to be examined below this belief commonly expresses itself in a belief in a defeasible obligation to obey the law.
· He expresses extreme concern about how the entertainment industry is able to contaminate the mind of the public.· The most obvious: His expressed concern for the environment and his disdain for technology.· The Archbishop of Canterbury has expressed concern at the refusal of some clergy to accept the vote of the Synod.· Most of them were offering support and expressing concern about the well-being of center Marcus Camby.· Many teachers express concern that even their more able pupils do not fulfil their potential in the subject.· Pearson expressed concern that the new codes would make it easier to develop hillsides and canyons, particularly in older coastal neighborhoods.· A number of the firms express concern at the length of the proposed report.· If this is the case, presumably you can openly express your concerns about any aspect of work to him.
· Likewise, they expressed a desire to involve parents at the centre of decision-making.· Everyone expressed a strong desire to work together with you.· They want food, and the only way they can express their desire for it is to cry.· As for Longhouser, he was separated from his wife and expressing normal desires.· Members from both sections have expressed a desire to hold a disco in the Village Hall.· On the first day, the woman, whose name was Fania, had expressed a strong desire to learn to read.· Governors and departmental assemblies expressed their desire to support the national government.· In contrast, only about 6 percent of high school seniors express a desire to become managers or technicians.
· But they expressed disappointment that sales decisions failed to match the Government's rhetoric.· They expressed strong disappointment at not being included but offered numerous suggestions for Rice to consider.· If I expressed disagreement or disappointment in forceful language and then forgot about it, McFarlane evidently did not.· He also expressed his disappointment at the lack of support from his colleagues in academic circles.· Whenever I expressed my disappointment in it, he asked where in the world was there anything better.· Would-be grandparents can express their disappointment at not acquiring the longed-for grandchild.· He expressed disappointment in the Clinton presidency, saying Bill Clinton had undercut minorities by backing off strong affirmative-action programs.
· However, some critics have expressed doubts over whether future governments can be locked into the promises.· The comedian expressed doubts about his ability to perform without a live audience, but agreed to do it.· People like Ybreska were too afraid to have a commitment, even to openly express doubts.· Indeed, it was a question about which, at p. 311B, Roskill L.J. expressed doubts.· Several environmental groups have expressed doubts.· However, some analysts have expressed doubts about management continuity.· Rumours that no scientist expressed doubts about the potential problems are falsehoods perpetrated by officials with a vested interest.· Some of the other men were worrying, expressing doubts about the weather, wondering if the hunt should be postponed.
· To imitate adult play and express some emotions.· There was no expressing of emotions, especially for me.· Allowing birth parents to express their emotions can be an important part of confronting their grief.· They are a way to express your emotions.· Many horses may do one thing, but others will do something quite different to express the same emotion.· Her face expressed only one emotion well: wonderment.· They have difficulty in feeling or expressing their own emotions and in making successful relationships.· This is not simply to say that emotions are expressed, but that emotions are reformed, cleansed, redirected and redeemed.
· While the area had been designated a National Archaeological Reserve, he expressed fear of looting from the site.· Conservatives and civil libertarians alike had expressed fears over the provisions limiting federal appeals for prisoners.· A resident of Kimbolton Road expressed the fear that the new infirmary might be prejudicial to his property.· But many across the nation expressed fears that higher speeds will lead to more deaths.· Earlier, Selby's brother Jon expressed fears that the authorities were planning military action.· The streets of Baghdad functioned as normal Saturday, but people expressed fear of more air strikes.· Clive expressed his distrust and fear of being let down by a very detached attitude in all his relationships.· His foes immediately expressed fear he will launch new attacks on them.
· It is social protest expressed in religious form.· Rather, it was typically expressed in the form of jokes.· Consequently, this fixation on the earliest, nurturing and nutritive superego-precursor seems increasingly to express itself in the form of drug-addiction.· The two extremes can be expressed in the form of two rhetorical questions.· Dicey is important precisely because he expressed both the form and substance of normativism in a clear and simple manner.· It produces data that can easily be expressed in statistical form.· It has been simply expressed in a mathematical form.
· Almost all of them express gratitude that somebody gives a shit.· He decided to simply smile, express his gratitude, and get to work with new energy.· The divers would like to express their gratitude.· To them, 1 would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude.· I can not express my gratitude.· Aelred suggested that the Commission write to the Rev. MacLean expressing their gratitude for all the help he has given.· Perhaps I commented on this once too often; perhaps I expressed my gratitude too sincerely.· Meanwhile, Mr Candlish expresses his gratitude for assistance received during his period of office as president.
· Several times in his life Gandhi expressed the hope not to be born anew.· He expressed the hope that future good relations would help lay to rest the mistakes of the past.· In announcing the victims fund, the banks expressed the hope that it would promote a more cooperative spirit in the negotiations.· We may pour out our hearts about the situation in which we find ourselves, expressing our trust, hope and confidence.· Even as Bancroft expressed this liberal hope, the lines were being drawn.· Meanwhile they've expressed hope that all concerned will be left alone to put Hannah's death behind them.· Li expressed the hope that the two developing powers join hands to develop high-tech industries, especially information technology.
· This expresses a fact, idea or intention which will be realised if a certain condition is fulfilled.· We have a marketplace of ideas, and people can express their ideas.· Expression Can the candidate express ideas clearly, effectively and concisely?· The style or way of expressing your ideas will create an impression with the reader.· Or, to put it differently, he tends to express his idea of it.· The course is arranged to allow you to express your ideas and enjoy yourself.· However, many critics of the 1960s and 19705 also expressed dissatisfaction with the ideas and technology of society at that time.· You are encouraged to express your own ideas in essays and many questions demand it.
· Indeed, other hospitals have expressed interest in growing and developing.· Among those that have expressed interest is Broken Hill Proprietary Co.· Ideology can be seen as a set of beliefs and values which express the interests of a particular social group.· Just one of the nine expressed greater interest in the National Football League.· An international organisation can express its interest through the advisory jurisdiction of the International Court.· The Victoria & Albert Museum in London had expressed some interest.· At least 50 foreign firms have expressed interest, including most of the major chemical and petrochemical companies in the United States.
· One can not be certain about that; one can only express an opinion as to the probability.· Among Republicans expressing an opinion, Sen.· Before expressing a qualified opinion an auditor should always try to resolve problems with the management of the organization concerned.· Roberts said he did encounter one person at a convention of city managers who expressed such an opinion.· She would have liked to express her opinion of his girlfriend, but prudently refrained.· I expressed my opinions whether they were wanted or not.· Another is expressing controversial opinions, so we obligingly lined up a few that focus on guitars and amps ....· She expressed a warm opinion of the piece and asked for more of her work.
· At our Sunday Mass, you can see how we all come together to express our silent opposition to the regime.· The secret ballot gave these students their first free opportunity to express opposition.· Some consultants have also expressed their opposition.· The imprecise nature of the emotions expressed requires the opposition of formal restraint to produce the dynamism necessary to the convincing poem.· Indeed, all the consultants, doctors, local health councils and general practitioners have expressed their opposition.
· He spent some time expressing his preference, for tactical reasons, for smaller neutron bombs before developing his argument.· Newspapers can and do express partisan preferences.· That restriction prevented voters who value experience from expressing their preferences when voting, she said.· In neither case is there any need to invite the driver to express his preference for giving blood or urine.· I rarely spoke to express preferences, preferring to use body language.· Be prepared to express your preference to your attendants.· Depending on the form of government, the voters express their preferences with regard to public decisions.
· Keating expressed regret over the resignation, describing Richardson's relationship with Symons as unfortunate but not improper.· I know of not a single surgeon who ever expressed any regret over these women or apologized to one of them.· When he retired, several civil rights leaders expressed regret.· Yet all the while she spoke with me, she never made a sound nor expressed any sadness or regret.· Many of these men expressed regret at what they had done as soon as they were sober.
· Mr Holdsworth expressed reservations about the seventh firm and sought a meeting with the Chief Technical Officer.· Richard Shelby, R-Ala., has twice postponed hearings on the nomination and expressed strong reservations about it.· Schulman expressed reservations about tampering with Wednesdays, since that combination appears to be clicking.· One member, Sally Severino, had the courage to continue expressing her reservations even after the official decision was publicized.· However, we expressed certain reservations about the prevailing approach.· Early on, the Mississippi Republican said he favored her selection, though recently he has expressed reservations.· Some historians of the war have recently expressed serious reservations about the Titmuss interpretation.· Environmentalists expressed reservations about the Dow officials' announcement.
· The Reagan administration expressed satisfaction with this new era of civic entrepreneurialism and claimed that it demonstrated the wisdom of its policies.· Older people were more likely to express satisfaction.· Stout expressed satisfaction with the arrangement, and the Alsop-Kintner team set to work on their next Post project.· Indeed, they were much more likely than their younger counterparts to have expressed satisfaction with the firm and its management.· The Corporation expressed their satisfaction with the endowment and their conviction that it would be ample for the purposes of the School.· I am writing to express our complete satisfaction with everything that he does.· A spokesman for Walsh expressed satisfaction with Abrams's conduct and his sentence.
· And I could turn out imitative verse which expressed similar sentiments.· He sent this humorous little roofer to express his sentiments.· Ray Cochrane has expressed similar sentiments.· Furthermore, what the men express echoes the sentiments of soldiers in wars throughout history.· This is a family peculiarity-a reticence in expressing sentiment or deep feeling.· Yet, they were expressing the sentiment of every Koreanthat this division was unnatural.
· UMass coach John Calipari said former players had called, expressing concern and support.· Ministers also continue to express full support for protective designations, especially the green belt26.· D., both of whom expressed support in their campaigns, announced their positions earlier.· The rates were incapable of bearing the burden in their view and they expressed cautious support for a local income tax.· Texas Republican chairman Tom Pauken expressed strong support for the proposal.· More than 1,000 residents of Aldeburgh have expressed support for Mr Wilson.· Sixteen percent expressed support for retired Gen.
· Initially, Simpson said, King and Ryan expressed sympathy for her and vowed she could keep her job.· I, too, express my sympathy to his family and to his fiance e and her family.· He wants to express his deep sympathy to the Humphreys family.· But some staff members have at one point expressed sympathy for a Valley secession.· Mr Barter recorded a suicide verdict and expressed his sympathy to Mr Banks' family.· Every man there expressed his sympathy.· The various Nationalists had also expressed their sympathy for such a move.
· The Bishop tried hard to express his grateful thanks.· I expressed my thanks and sat down.· The committee express their thanks for the work he has done in a voluntary capacity over the past months.· Perhaps, he thought with sudden abandon, he should give Edith Mallory a ring this very moment and express his thanks.· But Steffi fans will like to express their thanks and wish her well.· Perkins says he included the song as a way of expressing thanks to McCartney.· The Society would like to express their sincere thanks to Mr Wheeler for the gifts of these photos and information.· As she rises from her seat to return to work, she expresses her thanks.
· He had expressed a similar thought to a neurologist friend of his once, to receive an alarmed look in reply.· While Nelson expressed affectionate thoughts about his parents, he was also clearly in conflict with them.· Because the questionnaire was conducted in strict confidence some took this opportunity to express their thoughts.· It is the self creating and expressing thought.· It is about something even more important: the way in which people express their thoughts.· She has also used the poetry of others, such as Shakespeare, to express her thoughts.· That seemed too much like - like - he sought to express the thought completely and fully - a recipe by Soyer.· Tammy seems to have meant the ability to express more complex thoughts in writing.
· Mr Walton's view is expressed at the beginning of the novel and at the end.· This view has been expressed countless times in the past four centuries.· Indeed the view has sometimes been expressed that there is a clear advantage in keeping the scope of this privilege indefinite.· The views expressed by Rice were not an aberration; they were a reflection of the Bush camp's views.· This view is expressed diagrammatically in Figure 5.6.· Certainly they were consonant with the views expressed by a great many Bostonians during the days after the State Report came out.· I stress this in order to underline that the view which I express is idiosyncratic, prejudiced and probably heretical.· The rates were incapable of bearing the burden in their view and they expressed cautious support for a local income tax.
· But the ways people can best deal with their own stress are as varied as the ways in which they express it.· Having no acceptable way of expressing their feelings directly, they probably vented them on nature.· We have talked a lot about the way grief is expressed and a little about various forms of grief.· I think the scientists' way of expressing such a figure, ten to the thirtieth power, is really more convenient.· The financial pressure will simply find another way in which to express itself.· Is there one best way to express power?· It is about something even more important: the way in which people express their thoughts.· Judicial notions of justice must generally give way to those expressed by Parliament where they are inconsistent.
· So if imperatives and interrogatives express wishes and wonderings it is in a somewhat different sense. 3.· Possibly it was because most people who visited Wilder's Wilderness expressed the wish to return.· Several correspondents have written to me at different times expressing the wish that we join forces in order to become more effective.· The resident may earlier have expressed a wish to see a religious leader or priest and this should be arranged.· But this very silence casts doubt on Mancini's central point that the council actually voted down the king's expressed wishes.· They expressed a wish to die in the wilderness; they shall have what they asked for.· It expressed no wish, no venom, no energy in any direction.· Although she could hardly speak, she had recently managed to express a wish to see me.
· Meaning lies in the mind, beyond words - just as one may search for a word to express one's meaning.· He could find no words to express the careful definitions he had in mind.· As the long silence lengthened between them Laura desperately tried to find some adequate words to express her disgust at his actions.· So, is this bank going to keep its word, expressed or implied?· Darling, you're in my blood, and there aren't any words to express properly all the wonder of you.· When things were whole, we felt confident that our words could express them.· Probably there wouldn't be words sufficient to express the outrage.· My beliefs - the things I use words to express, with more or less success - must be true.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
- Sometimes public outrage expresses itself in extreme ways.
WORD FAMILYadjectiveexpressive ≠ inexpressiveexpressionlessinexpressibleadverbexpressivelyexpressionlesslyinexpressiblynounexpressionexpressivenessverbexpress
1feeling to tell or show what you are feeling or thinking by using words, looks, or actionsexpress your views/opinions Bill’s not afraid to express his opinions. Parents have expressed their concerns about their children’s safety. She expressed an interest in seeing York.express something in/by/through something Express your reasons for applying in simple terms.express sympathy/fear/anger etc She doesn’t express her emotions as much as he does.express thanks/gratitude (for something) (to somebody) (=thank someone in a speech or by writing a letter) Finally, I’d like to express my sincere thanks to all those who have helped today.express doubts/reservations The USA expressed reservations before agreeing to sign the agreement. Many people have expressed their opposition to the proposals.express yourself (=say what you think or feel) Young children often have difficulty expressing themselves. He first learnt to express himself through movement at his dance classes. Words can’t express (=it is impossible to describe) how angry we felt.► see thesaurus at say2particular emotion to show or describe a particular feeling: Many of Munch’s paintings express a deep feeling of despair.3 something expresses itself if something expresses itself, it becomes noticeable SYN something reveals itself: Religious faith expresses itself in a variety of ways.4mathematics technical to change an amount or quantity into a different form, especially in mathematicsexpress something as/in something Express three-quarters as a decimal. The value of the coffee becomes significantly higher when expressed in foreign currency.5feeding babies if a woman expresses milk, she presses milk out of her breast in order to feed it to her baby laterCOLLOCATIONS– Meanings 1 & 2nounsexpress your views/opinions/ideas· Everyone who attends the meeting will be given the opportunity to express their opinions.express your feelings· He felt unable to express his feelings in a letter.express an interest in something· Many property developers have expressed an interest in buying the land.express concern (=say or show that you are worried)· Financial analysts have expressed concern about the possibility of a recession.express your thanks/gratitude/appreciation (=say thank you to someone, in a speech)· On behalf of the team, I’d like to express our appreciation for all your efforts.express doubts/reservations (=say or show that you are not sure whether something is true or right)· Environmentalists began to express doubts about the benefits of biofuels.express surprise/shock· ‘I don’t believe he could hurt anyone,’ she said, expressing her surprise.express anger· Teachers have expressed anger at the government’s education reforms.express your grief (=say or show that you are very sad, especially because someone you love has died)· She searched for further words to express her grief, but could find none.express your sympathy (=say that you feel sorry for someone who is in a bad situation)· I wrote to his widow expressing our sympathy and sending her our condolences.express confidence· Throughout the trial, his legal team expressed confidence in the outcome.express your hopes/desires (=say what you hope or want to happen)· Nadia expressed her hopes about remaining in San Diego County with her two children.express your support (=say that you support someone or something)· The Israeli leader expressed his support for the U.S. plan.express opposition to something (=say that you oppose someone or something)· Local people have expressed their opposition to plans for a new airport.express a willingness to do something (=say or show that you are willing to do something)· The unions expressed a willingness to have talks with the employers.adverbsexpress something openly (=express a feeling in a way that is obvious to other people)· They expressed their anger openly in the meeting.express something clearly (=express an idea or opinion in a way that other people can understand)· He expresses his views very clearly.phrasesexpress yourself (=say what you think or feel)· He is very confident and finds it easy to express himself.a chance/opportunity to express something· The debate will give MPs an opportunity to express their views in detail.words cannot express something (=it is impossible to describe something)· Words can’t express how much I miss her.express1 verbexpress2 adjectiveexpress3 nounexpress4 adverb
expressexpress2 ●●○ adjective [only before noun] WORD ORIGINexpress2
Origin:
1300-1400 French exprès, from Latin expressus, past participle of exprimere ‘to press out’, from premere ‘to press’; the idea of ‘speed’ comes from trains stopping only at specific places, so the complete journey takes less timeEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- an express package
- It was her express wish that you inherit her house.
- A prudent employer will always have an express contractual term protecting business secrets.
- But the £1.7 million winger has made an express recovery from a hernia operation and could return at the City Ground.
- Consent may be express but is usually implied.
- If the employer requires protection he should have the foresight to include an express covenant in the employment contract.
- The answer is not to be found in the express provisions of article 7.
- Therefore, if an employer feels that such protection is necessary he must include express restrictions in the contract of employment.
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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY The school was founded with the express purpose of teaching deaf children. He is not to leave without my express permission.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES The chairman asked me to express our appreciation of all your hard work. The union has voiced its disquiet about the way the protest was handled. 30% of customers expressed dissatisfaction with the service. I come before you today to express my solidarity with the people of New York.
The school was founded with the express purpose of teaching deaf children. He is not to leave without my express permission. (=talk or write about your admiration)· She wrote to him expressing her admiration for his work.
(also vent your anger formal) (=show your anger)· Demonstrators expressed their anger by burning American flags.
The chairman asked me to express our appreciation of all your hard work. (=travelling quickly without stopping much)· Express coach services run throughout the day.
· Police officials expressed concern about robberies, which have increased by 23%.
(=consent that is given in a verbal or written way, and not consent that you assume someone gives)· Your medical records will only be released with your express consent.
(=that delivers mail and packages very quickly)· A brown package arrived by special delivery.
· Many political leaders have expressed their desire for peace.
· He made a speech expressing his determination to rebuild the economy.
· The US expressed disappointment at the outcome of the talks.
The union has voiced its disquiet about the way the protest was handled. 30% of customers expressed dissatisfaction with the service. (=say that you have doubts)· Many people expressed doubts about the necessity of the war.
(=show or talk about)· He had always found it difficult to express his emotions.
(also put your feelings into words) (=tell other people what you are feeling or thinking)· Children sometimes find it difficult to put their feelings into words.
· We would like to express our gratitude to everyone for their generous donations.
(=say that you are interested in something)· A number of well-known film directors have expressed interest in the script.
(=show it)· They expressed their joy by jumping up and down and hugging each other.
(=say what you are worried about)· Only a few Senators voiced their misgivings about the war.
(=say what your opinion is)· He gave his opinion only when asked.
· Parents expressed their opposition to the tests.
· Diplomats expressed optimism about the progress of the talks.
· The number is expressed as a percentage of the total population of the country.
(=definitely or clearly given)· He is not to leave without my express permission.
· He avoided expressing a preference for any of the remaining Democratic candidates.
· The president expressed his regret at the deaths.
(=say that you have reservations)· I did not think it wise to express my reservations.
· Those taking part expressed their satisfaction with the outcome of the talks.
I come before you today to express my solidarity with the people of New York.· Everyone there expressed their sympathy.
(=say that you are grateful)· I would like to express my thanks to you for all your support.
(=say what they are or tell other people about them)· He was finding it difficult to express his thoughts.
(=one that does not stop at many places)· He boarded the express train to London.
(=say what you think about something)· This is a chance for you to express your views.
· He expressed a wish to go to the United States.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN· The tenant's adviser would do well to include an express provision to that effect.· Accordingly, any prescribed time limits must be strictly complied with unless there is express provision to the contrary.· The answer is not to be found in the express provisions of article 7.· In the absence of any express provisions once employment has ended the law will only protect information within the second class.· Of course, many software companies make express provision for the user to make a back-up copy.· In the absence of an express provision, the profits are to be shared equally.
· These bunkers were constructed in 1966 for the express purpose of preventing Nicklaus from taking this route.· Palatial observatories were founded at Paris, London, and Berlin for the express purpose of determining longitude by the heavens.· The Hawaiian tongue was given a written form for the express purpose of translating the Bible.· Company with the express purpose of creating a new retail chain.
· It still sounded like an express train in the confines of the small garage.· And the brakes feel like they could stop an express train.· The North Hey itself was still well over its banks, and flowing like an express train.· What they did not realize was that the express train had a restaurant car and the slow train did not.· An eagle diving to the hand from 500 feet whistling down like an express train is a sight not often forgotten.
· In both those cases the express words used and the relevant clause could be compared with other express words used elsewhere.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
1deliberate and for a specific situation: - And the brakes feel like they could stop an express train.
- He took the ball like an express train and burst through the midfield defence.
- It still sounded like an express train in the confines of the small garage.
- It was perfect for low-fare express coach services.
- The subway trip seemed endless, even on the express train.
- Transfer to the Kobe line and catch the 8: 20 express train.
- Visitors have to take a local train to visit Delft; the express trains speed by.
- A friend on the Examiner staff sent a supply of Combat by express mail.
- Competition has forced drastic improvements in some areas, such as express mail.
- Editing was done via express mail.
- The thing will make phone calls, fax, send E-mail, post or express mail, address envelops and post reminders.
- There are three principal product areas: letters, express mail and parcels.
The school was founded with the express purpose of teaching deaf children.2clear and definiteexpress agreement/consent/authority etc He is not to leave without my express permission. Matthew left express instructions to keep all doors locked.3express train/coach/bus a train or bus that does not stop at many places and can therefore travel more quickly4express post/mail a system that delivers letters and packages very quickly5American English designed to help you move through a place more quickly: express lanes on the freeway an express line at a supermarket (=where people with only a few things to buy go to pay)express1 verbexpress2 adjectiveexpress3 nounexpress4 adverb
expressexpress3 ●●○ noun EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- His poems were a desperate expression of his loneliness and isolation.
- We'll send it by express.
- I took the mid-afternoon express to Valladolid that goes on to Salamanca.
- Several minutes before the express was due to pull out, the platform was empty.
- The first uptown train to come along was an express, and I rode it one stop to Ninety-sixth Street.
- The winner is the one who gets closest to a passing express.
- Then all at once came a blast of noise, and the express shot through.
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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY The chairman asked me to express our appreciation of all your hard work. The union has voiced its disquiet about the way the protest was handled. 30% of customers expressed dissatisfaction with the service. I come before you today to express my solidarity with the people of New York.
1[countable usually singular] a train or bus that does not stop in many places and therefore travels quicklyLondon–Gatwick Express/Orient Express (=a fast train or bus which does a particular journey regularly)2[uncountable] a post service that delivers letters and packages very quickly: (=a fast train or bus which does a particular journey regularly)
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES (=talk or write about your admiration)· She wrote to him expressing her admiration for his work.
(also vent your anger formal) (=show your anger)· Demonstrators expressed their anger by burning American flags.
The chairman asked me to express our appreciation of all your hard work. (=travelling quickly without stopping much)· Express coach services run throughout the day.
· Police officials expressed concern about robberies, which have increased by 23%.
(=consent that is given in a verbal or written way, and not consent that you assume someone gives)· Your medical records will only be released with your express consent.
(=that delivers mail and packages very quickly)· A brown package arrived by special delivery.
· Many political leaders have expressed their desire for peace.
· He made a speech expressing his determination to rebuild the economy.
· The US expressed disappointment at the outcome of the talks.
The union has voiced its disquiet about the way the protest was handled. 30% of customers expressed dissatisfaction with the service. (=say that you have doubts)· Many people expressed doubts about the necessity of the war.
(=show or talk about)· He had always found it difficult to express his emotions.
(also put your feelings into words) (=tell other people what you are feeling or thinking)· Children sometimes find it difficult to put their feelings into words.
· We would like to express our gratitude to everyone for their generous donations.
(=say that you are interested in something)· A number of well-known film directors have expressed interest in the script.
(=show it)· They expressed their joy by jumping up and down and hugging each other.
(=say what you are worried about)· Only a few Senators voiced their misgivings about the war.
(=say what your opinion is)· He gave his opinion only when asked.
· Parents expressed their opposition to the tests.
· Diplomats expressed optimism about the progress of the talks.
· The number is expressed as a percentage of the total population of the country.
(=definitely or clearly given)· He is not to leave without my express permission.
· He avoided expressing a preference for any of the remaining Democratic candidates.
· The president expressed his regret at the deaths.
(=say that you have reservations)· I did not think it wise to express my reservations.
· Those taking part expressed their satisfaction with the outcome of the talks.
I come before you today to express my solidarity with the people of New York.· Everyone there expressed their sympathy.
(=say that you are grateful)· I would like to express my thanks to you for all your support.
(=say what they are or tell other people about them)· He was finding it difficult to express his thoughts.
(=one that does not stop at many places)· He boarded the express train to London.
(=say what you think about something)· This is a chance for you to express your views.
· He expressed a wish to go to the United States.
Send these books by express.express1 verbexpress2 adjectiveexpress3 nounexpress4 adverb
expressexpress4 adverb COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES The chairman asked me to express our appreciation of all your hard work. The union has voiced its disquiet about the way the protest was handled. 30% of customers expressed dissatisfaction with the service. I come before you today to express my solidarity with the people of New York.
send/deliver something express to send or deliver a letter, package etc quickly using a special post service (=talk or write about your admiration)· She wrote to him expressing her admiration for his work.
(also vent your anger formal) (=show your anger)· Demonstrators expressed their anger by burning American flags.
The chairman asked me to express our appreciation of all your hard work. (=travelling quickly without stopping much)· Express coach services run throughout the day.
· Police officials expressed concern about robberies, which have increased by 23%.
(=consent that is given in a verbal or written way, and not consent that you assume someone gives)· Your medical records will only be released with your express consent.
(=that delivers mail and packages very quickly)· A brown package arrived by special delivery.
· Many political leaders have expressed their desire for peace.
· He made a speech expressing his determination to rebuild the economy.
· The US expressed disappointment at the outcome of the talks.
The union has voiced its disquiet about the way the protest was handled. 30% of customers expressed dissatisfaction with the service. (=say that you have doubts)· Many people expressed doubts about the necessity of the war.
(=show or talk about)· He had always found it difficult to express his emotions.
(also put your feelings into words) (=tell other people what you are feeling or thinking)· Children sometimes find it difficult to put their feelings into words.
· We would like to express our gratitude to everyone for their generous donations.
(=say that you are interested in something)· A number of well-known film directors have expressed interest in the script.
(=show it)· They expressed their joy by jumping up and down and hugging each other.
(=say what you are worried about)· Only a few Senators voiced their misgivings about the war.
(=say what your opinion is)· He gave his opinion only when asked.
· Parents expressed their opposition to the tests.
· Diplomats expressed optimism about the progress of the talks.
· The number is expressed as a percentage of the total population of the country.
(=definitely or clearly given)· He is not to leave without my express permission.
· He avoided expressing a preference for any of the remaining Democratic candidates.
· The president expressed his regret at the deaths.
(=say that you have reservations)· I did not think it wise to express my reservations.
· Those taking part expressed their satisfaction with the outcome of the talks.
I come before you today to express my solidarity with the people of New York.· Everyone there expressed their sympathy.
(=say that you are grateful)· I would like to express my thanks to you for all your support.
(=say what they are or tell other people about them)· He was finding it difficult to express his thoughts.
(=one that does not stop at many places)· He boarded the express train to London.
(=say what you think about something)· This is a chance for you to express your views.
· He expressed a wish to go to the United States.
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