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[ɪkˈspres] verb [T] I
1) to say or write about what your opinion is or what your feelings are about something
His teachers expressed concern about his progress at school.[/ex]
The government has expressed an interest in the scheme.[/ex]
2) to show your feelings in the way that you look or behave
Her eyes expressed total shock.[/ex]
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express yourself — 1) to talk in a way that other people can understand[/ex]
She finds it difficult to express herself in English.[/ex]

— 2) to show your feelings in a particular way

II
adj
express [ɪkˈspres]
much faster than the usual service
an express train[/ex]
express delivery[/ex]
III
noun [C]
express [ɪkˈspres]
a fast train or bus

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