1ex·press 
/ɪkˈsprɛs/ verb
ex·press·es; ex·pressed; ex·press·ing /ɪkˈsprɛs/ verb [+ obj] 1 a : to talk or write about (something that you are thinking or feeling)
▪ He expressed an interest in meeting her. ▪ We expressed (to them) our thoughts/feelings/views on the subject. ▪ She expressed surprise at his rude behavior.
b : to make (your thoughts and feelings) known by doing something other than talking or writing
▪ Her love of nature is expressed [=shown, reflected] in her paintings/music. ▪ Words can't (even begin to) express how grateful I am. 2 : to show (an amount, quantity, etc.) by a sign or a symbol
▪ The results can be expressed as a percentage. ▪ The length, expressed in centimeters, is 29. 3 chiefly US : to send (a package, letter, etc.) so that it will be delivered more quickly than usual : to send (something) by express
▪ They expressed the package to us. 4 : to cause (something) to come out by squeezing or pressing
▪ a room where nursing mothers can express [=pump] milk for their babies
▪ He expressed an interest in meeting her. ▪ We expressed (to them) our thoughts/feelings/views on the subject. ▪ She expressed surprise at his rude behavior.
b : to make (your thoughts and feelings) known by doing something other than talking or writing
▪ Her love of nature is expressed [=shown, reflected] in her paintings/music. ▪ Words can't (even begin to) express how grateful I am.
▪ The results can be expressed as a percentage. ▪ The length, expressed in centimeters, is 29.
▪ They expressed the package to us.
▪ a room where nursing mothers can express [=pump] milk for their babies
express itself/themselves
of feelings : to become known or seen as the result of a particular action
▪ His rage and frustration expressed [=showed, manifested] themselves as/in/through temper tantrums.
▪ His rage and frustration expressed [=showed, manifested] themselves as/in/through temper tantrums.
express yourself
: to say or show your thoughts and feelings
▪ He has a hard time expressing himself. ▪ She felt that she hadn't expressed herself correctly. ▪ He expressed himself in song.
▪ He has a hard time expressing himself. ▪ She felt that she hadn't expressed herself correctly. ▪ He expressed himself in song.
— ex·press·ible /ɪkˈsprɛsəbəl/ adjective
▪ The depth of my gratitude is not expressible in words.
/ɪkˈsprɛsəbəl/ adjective ▪ The depth of my gratitude is not expressible in words.
