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expressed

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ɪksˈpɹɛst// UK //ɛkspɹˈɛst// ex·pressed

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.


SIMPLE

She expressed her concerns during the meeting.

CONTEXTUAL

The artist expressed his frustration with modern society through a series of dark and chaotic paintings.

COMPLEX

While the diplomat expressed optimism about the upcoming peace talks, his body language suggested he remained deeply skeptical of a lasting resolution.

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The verb is transitive and takes a direct object; it is frequently used in the passive voice in formal reporting.

Pitfall

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.

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