expressed Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb give expression to
    evince; express; show.
    • She showed her disappointment
  2. verb articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
    give tongue to; utter; express; verbalise; verbalize.
    • She expressed her anger
    • He uttered a curse
  3. verb serve as a means for expressing something
    carry; express; convey.
    • The painting of Mary carries motherly love
    • His voice carried a lot of anger
  4. verb indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
    state; express.
    • Can you express this distance in kilometers?
  5. verb manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)
    express.
    • Many of the laboratory animals express the trait
  6. verb obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action
    express; extract; press out.
    • Italians express coffee rather than filter it
  7. verb send by rapid transport or special messenger service
    express.
    • She expressed the letter to Florida
  8. adjective satellite communicated in words
    uttered; verbalised; verbalized.
    • frequently uttered sentiments
  9. adjective precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication
    explicit.
    • explicit instructions
    • she made her wishes explicit
    • explicit sexual scenes

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