n.
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French espresser, from expres, adjective
Date: 14th century
1 a : DELINEATE , DEPICT b : to represent in words : STATE c : to give or convey a true impression of : SHOW , REFLECT d : to make known the opinions or feelings of (oneself) e : to give expression to the artistic or creative impulses or abilities of (oneself) f : to represent by a sign or symbol : SYMBOLIZE
2 a : to force out (as the juice of a fruit) by pressure b : to subject to pressure so as to extract something
3 : to send by express
4 : to cause (a gene) to manifest its effects in the phenotype also : to manifest or produce (a character, molecule, or effect) by a genetic process
– ex · press · er noun
– ex · press · ible \ - ə -b ə l \ adjective
synonyms EXPRESS , VENT , UTTER , VOICE , BROACH , AIR mean to make known what one thinks or feels. EXPRESS suggests an impulse to reveal in words, gestures, actions, or what one creates or produces < expressed her feelings in music>. VENT stresses a strong inner compulsion to express especially in words <a tirade venting his frustration>. UTTER implies the use of the voice not necessarily in articulate speech < utter a groan>. VOICE does not necessarily imply vocal utterance but does imply expression or formulation in words <an editorial voicing their concerns>. BROACH adds the implication of disclosing for the first time something long thought over or reserved for a suitable occasion < broached the subject of a divorce>. AIR implies an exposing or parading of one's views often in order to gain relief or sympathy or attention <publicly airing their differences>.