expressed
v. · adj.-
1 showed a feeling (v.) B1 Intermediateshowed a feeling, opinion, or fact through words or actions.
articulated or communicated a thought, emotion, or opinion through verbal or non-verbal means.
ExampleShe expressed her thanks to everyone who helped with the project.
ExampleThe shareholders expressed significant concern regarding the proposed merger, citing potential risks to long-term stability.
UsageOften followed by a noun phrase representing the emotion or idea being shared.
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2 squeezed out (v.) C1 Advanced Technicalpushed or squeezed something out, like juice from a fruit or milk.
extracted a liquid or substance by applying physical pressure.
ExampleThe oil is expressed from the seeds using a heavy machine.
ExampleIn traditional herbal medicine, the potent oils are expressed manually from the leaves to preserve their chemical integrity.
UsageFrequently used in passive voice in technical or medical contexts.
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3 clearly stated (adj.) C1 Advanced Formal Technical Lawclearly and directly stated so there is no confusion.
explicitly stated rather than implied; clearly defined in words or law.
ExampleThe contract included an expressed wish that the house remain unchanged.
ExampleThe court found that there was no expressed agreement between the parties, leading to a complex dispute over implied terms.
UsageUsually placed before the noun it modifies.
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4 genetics (adj.) C2 Proficiency Technical Sciencedescribes a gene that is active and producing an effect in a living thing.
pertaining to a gene whose genetic information is being actively used to create a functional product, such as a protein.
ExampleThe researchers studied which genes were expressed in the healthy cells.
ExampleDifferential gene analysis revealed that certain markers were expressed more highly in the experimental group than in the control group.
- Verbexpress
- Verbexpressed
- Nounexpressway