expressed
ɪkˈsprɛst
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Definition of expressed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
clear communicationclearly stated or communicated
  • Her expressed wishes were to avoid any confusion..
articulated stated
2.
biologyTECH.transcribed in genetic contextTECH.
  • The gene was expressed in the cell.
manifested transcribed
3.
cookingRaresqueezed out, as juice from fruitRare
  • The recipe called for two cups of expressed lemon juice..
juiced pressed squeezed
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Origin of expressed

Latin, ex- (out) + pressare (to press)

Terms with expressed included in their meaning

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artn.
creative expression
human creativity expressed through various physical media
mathematics
part of a whole expressed in hundredths
loudadj.
forceful expression
expressed in a forceful or emphatic way
communication
complaint expressed in a low, surly tone
oral communication
language expressed through speech rather than writing
not said aloud
not expressed in spoken words
annoying complaint
complaint expressed in an annoying way
text
content expressed in written form

Examples of expressed in a sentence

  • The expressed rules were easy to follow.
  • The protein was expressed in the tissue.
  • Certain genes are expressed during development.
  • The chef added expressed orange juice to the sauce.
  • Expressed oil from the olives was used in the dressing.

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  1. French:exprimé, manifesté, ...
  2. German:ausdrücklich, exprimiert, ...
  3. Italian:espresso, manifestato, ...
  4. Spanish:expreso, expresado, ...
  5. Portuguese:expresso, manifestado, ...
  6. Chinese:明确的, 表达的, ...
  7. Japanese:明確な, 発現した, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعَبَّر عَنْهُ, مُعَبَّر عَنْهُ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְבֻטָּא, סָחוּט, ...
  10. Russian:выраженный, экспрессированный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:чітко виражений, виражений, ...
  12. Hindi:व्यक्त, ट्रांसक्राइब, ...
express
ɪkˈsprɛs

Definition of express - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
communicationtr./intr.show thoughts or feelings using words or actionstr./intr.
  • She expressed her joy with a big smile.
articulate communicate convey
2.
rapid transporttr.send something quickly using a special servicetr.
  • They expressed the package to arrive by tomorrow.

Noun

1.
transportationfast train with few stops
  • The express arrived in the city in two hours.
bullet train train
2.
communicationUSmail sent by a rapid systemUS
  • The express mail reached its destination overnight.
3.
busUSfast bus with limited stopsUS
  • We took the express to get downtown quickly.
rapid shuttle

Adjective

1.
transportationmoving quickly without unnecessary stops
  • The express train arrived in record time.
rapid speedy swift
2.
servicedesigned for rapid service
  • We used the express delivery for the package.
fast rapid
3.
clarityclearly stated or shown
  • She gave express instructions to follow the plan.

Adverb

1.
deliveryusing a special delivery service
  • She sent the letter express to make sure it reached him quickly.
quickly swiftly
2.
quicklyDatedin a fast manner like a quick trainDated
  • The package was delivered express to ensure it arrived on time.
promptly swiftly
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Images of express

  • express: fast train with few stops
    fast train with few stops
  • express: mail sent by a rapid system
    mail sent by a rapid system

Expressions with express

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quick abduction for a small ransom
Express kidnapping is common in some urban areas.
communicate doubts or concerns about something
She expressed reservations about the new policy.
service that sends parcels or documents much faster than usual
We chose express delivery to make sure the contract arrived by tomorrow.
show feelings through words or actions
She expressed emotion through her heartfelt speech.
show emotions through words or actions
She found it hard to express feelings in front of others.
train making limited stops for faster travel
The express train to New York departs at 5 PM.

Origin of express

Latin, ex- (out) + pressare (to press)

Examples of express in a sentence

  • The children expressed excitement with loud cheers.
  • Please express the documents to our London office.
  • She expressed the replacement part overnight.
  • She expressed the oil from the olives.
  • They expressed the sap from the tree.
  • These cells express the protein under specific conditions.

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  1. French:exprimer, express, ...
  2. German:ausdrücken, Expresszug, ...
  3. Italian:esprimere, espresso, ...
  4. Spanish:expresar, expreso, ...
  5. Portuguese:expressar, expresso, ...
  6. Chinese:表达, 特快列车, ...
  7. Japanese:表現する, 特急, ...
  8. Arabic:عَبَّرَ, قِطَار سَرِيع, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַבִּיעַ, רַכֶּבֶת מְהִירָה, ...
  10. Russian:выражать, экспресс, ...
  11. Ukrainian:висловлювати, експрес, ...
  12. Hindi:व्यक्त करना, एक्सप्रेस, ...
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