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express

[ik-spres] / ɪkˈsprɛs /
ADJECTIVE
certain, precise
Synonyms
STRONGEST
explicit expressed
STRONG
clear clear-cut considered deliberate direct exact individual intended particular plain pointed premeditated set singular special specific uttered voiced voluntary willing
WEAK
accurate categorical clean-cut definite definitive designful distinct especial intentional out-and-out outright unambiguous unconditional unmistakable unqualified witting
Antonyms
STRONG
ambiguous common dull fuzzy general imprecise indefinite inexact normal obscure obscured ordinary uncertain unclear unimportant unwilling usual vague
WEAK
indirect slow
ADJECTIVE
direct, speedy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
high-speed
STRONG
accelerated fast nonstop quick rapid swift
WEAK
velocious
Antonyms
STRONG
slow sluggish
WEAK
imprecise indefinite indirect obscure uncertain vague
VERB
articulate; signify, mean
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assert communicate convey declare disclose give hint indicate put reveal say show speak suggest tell voice
STRONG
air asseverate bespeak broach circulate connote couch denote depict designate divulge embody enunciate evince exhibit formulate frame import insinuate intend intimate manifest phrase proclaim pronounce represent spell state symbolize testify utter vent ventilate verbalize word
WEAK
add up to make known pop off put across put into words stand for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
be quiet conceal cover deny hide hold keep listen refrain suppress take withhold
STRONG
close close up mumble
VERB
discharge by squeezing or force
Synonyms
STRONG
crush dispatch distill expel extract forward ship
WEAK
force out press out squeeze out
Antonyms
STRONG
hold keep

Example Sentences

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Some readers may have a kneejerk response to your story and express little sympathy given the size of your return.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

"I would also like to express my thanks to local residents for the co-operation shown whilst we worked to bring the situation to a safe conclusion," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

“What happened today in Teotihuacán pains us deeply,” Sheinbaum wrote in a post on X. “I express my deepest sympathy to those affected and their families.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

If Mr. Lai could speak from his solitary-confinement jail cell, he would likely express little surprise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“Glad! My blessed boy, words can’t express my gladness. Where’s Amy?”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

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