I. adjective
1.
Synonyms: explicit , categorical, clean-cut, clear-cut, definite, definitive, specific, unambiguous
Related Word: expressed, uttered, voiced; out-and-out, unmistakable; unconditional, unqualified
Contrasted words: unexpressed, unsaid, unstated; ambiguous, equivocal; conditional, qualified
2.
of a particular or exact sort
came for the express purpose of buying a car
Synonyms: especial, set, special, specific
Related Word: individual; definite, particular; explicit; intended, intentional, premeditated
Antonyms: vague
II. verb
1.
Synonyms: word , couch, formulate, phrase, put
2.
to give expression to (as a thought, an opinion, or an emotion)
expressed his views freely
Synonyms: air, give, put, state, vent, ventilate; compare say 1, word
Related Word: broach, circulate, put about; disclose, tell; frame; enunciate, phrase; announce, declare, proclaim, pronounce; discharge, drain
Contrasted words: hint, insinuate, intimate, suggest
Antonyms: imply
3.
Synonyms: mean 2, add up (to), connote, denote, import, intend, signify, spell
Related Word: communicate, convey, impart
4.
Synonyms: press 3, crush