Definition of express verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

express

verb

ɪkˈspres

ɪkˈspres

1 to show or make known a feeling, an opinion, etc. by words, looks or actionsexpress something Teachers have expressed concern about the changes.His views have been expressed in numerous speeches.to express fears/doubts/reservationsto express interest/regret/surpriseexpress how, what, etc… Words cannot express how pleased I am. see also unexpressed

2 to speak, write or communicate in some other way what you think or feelexpress yourself Teenagers often have difficulty expressing themselves.express yourself + adverb/preposition Perhaps I have not expressed myself very well.She expresses herself most fully in her paintings. (formal) express yourself + adjective They expressed themselves delighted.3 express itself (+ adverb/preposition) (formal) (of a feeling) to become obvious in a particular wayTheir pleasure expressed itself in a burst of applause.4 (mathematics) to represent something in a particular way, for example by symbolsexpress something as something The figures are expressed as percentages.express something in something Educational expenditure is often expressed in terms of the amount spent per student.5 express something (from something) to remove air or liquid from something by pressing itCoconut milk is expressed from grated coconuts.6 express something (to somebody/something) (North American English) to send something by express postAs soon as I receive payment I will express the book to you.