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express

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1. express - Noun

2. express - Adjective

3. express - Verb

4. express - Adverb

5. express - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Exactly representing; exact.

Directly and distinctly stated; declared in terms; not implied or left to inference; made unambiguous by intention and care; clear; not dubious; as, express consent; an express statement.

Intended for a particular purpose; relating to an express; sent on a particular errand; dispatched with special speed; as, an express messenger or train. Also used adverbially.

A clear image or representation; an expression; a plain declaration.

A messenger sent on a special errand; a courier; hence, a regular and fast conveyance; commonly, a company or system for the prompt and safe transportation of merchandise or parcels; also, a railway train for transporting passengers or goods with speed and punctuality.

To press or squeeze out; as, to express the juice of grapes, or of apples; hence, to extort; to elicit.

To make or offer a representation of; to show by a copy or likeness; to represent; to resemble.

To give a true impression of; to represent and make known; to manifest plainly; to show in general; to exhibit, as an opinion or feeling, by a look, gesture, and esp. by language; to declare; to utter; to tell.

To make known the opinions or feelings of; to declare what is in the mind of; to show (one's self); to cause to appear; -- used reflexively.

To denote; to designate.

To send by express messenger; to forward by special opportunity, or through the medium of an express; as, to express a package.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. John F. Kennedy

As the print of the seal on the wax is the express image of the seal itself, so Christ is the express image - the perfect representation of God. Ambrose

I quote others only in order the better to express myself. Michel de Montaigne

A tailless dog cannot express his joy. Albanian Proverb

Express yourself earnestly, and you have no reason for shame even if you lack talent. Finnish Proverb

There aren't enough swear-words in the English language, so now I'll have to call you perkeleen vittupää just to express my disgust and frustration with this crap. Finnish Proverb

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