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Expressed Express I ɪkˈspres Opinion Verb Teachers Concern

Word3 express
WordType (verb)
Phonetic /ɪkˈspres/ /ɪkˈspres/
Example
  • teachers have expressed concern about the changes.
  • to express a view/an opinion
  • to express a hope/desire
  • to express fears/doubts
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express

(verb)/ɪkˈspres/ /ɪkˈspres/

    Verb Forms

  1. to show or make known a feeling, an opinion, etc. by words, looks or actions
    • SEE ALSO unexpressed
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/unexpressed
    • 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.
    • I'd like to express my gratitude to everyone who helped us.
    • Words cannot express how pleased I am.

    Extra Examples

    • 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.
  2. to speak, write or communicate in some other way what you think or feel
    • Teenagers often have difficulty expressing themselves.
    • 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.
    • 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.
  3. to become obvious in a particular way
    • Their pleasure expressed itself in a burst of applause.
  4. to represent something in a particular way, for example by symbols
    • The figures are expressed as percentages.
    • Educational expenditure is often expressed in terms of the amount spent per student.
  5. to remove air or liquid from something by pressing
    • Coconut milk is expressed from grated coconuts.
  6. to send something by express post
    • As soon as I receive payment I will express the book to you.

    Word Origin

    • verb 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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