"expresses" in the noun sense
1. express, express mail
mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
2. express, limited
public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops
"he caught the express to New York"
3. express, expressage
rapid transport of goods
"expresses" in the verb sense
1. express, show, evince
give expression to
"She showed her disappointment"
2. express, verbalize, verbalise, utter, give tongue to
articulate either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
"She expressed her anger"
"He uttered a curse"
3. carry, convey, express
serve as a means for expressing something
"The painting of Mary carries motherly love"
"His voice carried a lot of anger"
4. express, state
indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
"Can you express this distance in kilometers?"
5. express
manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait
"Many of the laboratory animals express the trait"
6. press out, express, extract
obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action
"Italians express coffee rather than filter it"
7. express
send by rapid transport or special messenger service
"She expressed the letter to Florida"
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