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1. Communicated in words
   "frequently expressed sentiments"
   - uttered, verbalized, verbalised [Brit]
    
2. Precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication
   "expressed instructions"
   - explicit

1. Give expression to
   "She expressed her disappointment"
   - show, evince
    
2. Articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
   "She expressed her anger"
   - verbalize, verbalise [Brit], utter, give tongue to
    
3. Serve as a means for expressing something
   "The painting of Mary expresses motherly love"
   - carry, convey
    
4. Indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
   "Can you express this distance in kilometres?"
   - state
    
5. Manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)
   "Many of the laboratory animals express the trait"
    
6. Obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action
   "Italians express coffee rather than filter it"
   - press out, extract
    
7. Send by rapid transport or special messenger service
   "She expressed the letter to Florida"

See also: declared, definite, definitive, denotative, denotive, explicitness, express, expressage [US], expressible, expression, expressive, graphic, hardcore, hard-core, open, overt, spoken, stated, unambiguous, unequivocal, univocal

Type of: acquire, actualise [Brit], actualize, communicate, convey, denote, get, intercommunicate, mail, post [Brit], realise [Brit], realize, refer, send, substantiate

Encyclopedia: Express