Expresses

/ɪkˈsprɛsɪz/ verb

Definition

Communicates thoughts or feelings, or sends something quickly by a fast service like express mail.

Etymology

From Latin 'exprimere,' from 'ex-' (out) and 'premere' (to press). The idea of 'pressing out' meaning to force out one's thoughts evolved into meaning 'to communicate clearly.'

Kelly Says

The word 'express' comes from the literal idea of squeezing something out—when you express juice from a lemon, you're doing the same action as expressing your emotions, just literally!

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.