To express
Example: She expresses her ideas clearly and confidently
Definition
"To express" is a verb meaning to convey thoughts, feelings, or ideas clearly and effectively through words, actions, or other forms of communication. For example, when someone 'expresses' their ideas, they share them openly and understandably with others.
Etymology
The verb "to express" comes from the Latin word 'expressus,' which is the past participle of 'exprimere,' meaning 'to press out' or 'to squeeze out.' Over time, it evolved to mean conveying or putting thoughts into words. Did you know? The root 'primere' means 'to press,' highlighting the idea of pressing out one's feelings or ideas.
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"To express" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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