expressed
v.v. to show a feeling, opinion, or fact using words, signs, or actions. You use this when you want to make your thoughts known to others.
v. to convey a thought or feeling in words or by gestures and conduct. Transitive — requires a direct object representing the content being communicated.
She expressed her concerns during the meeting.
The artist expressed his frustration with modern society through a series of dark and chaotic paintings.
While the diplomat expressed optimism about the upcoming peace talks, his body language suggested he remained deeply skeptical of a lasting resolution.
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object; it is frequently used in the passive voice in formal reporting.
He expressed that he was sad.He expressed his sadness.Express is typically followed by a noun phrase rather than a 'that' clause; use 'said' or 'stated' for clauses.