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expressing

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ɪksˈpɹɛsɪŋ// UK //ɛkspɹˈɛsɪŋ// ex·press·ing

v. showing a feeling or an idea by using words, actions, or art. You use this when you want to let others know what you are thinking or feeling.

v. conveying a thought, feeling, or idea through words, gestures, or artistic media. Often used in the progressive form to describe an ongoing act of communication.


SIMPLE

She is expressing her feelings through a beautiful painting.

CONTEXTUAL

The students are expressing their concerns about the new school rules during the meeting.

COMPLEX

By expressing his dissent through a formal letter rather than a public protest, the diplomat managed to maintain professional relations while making his position clear.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, such as a noun or a noun phrase.

Pitfall

He is expressing about his sadness.He is expressing his sadness.Expressing is a transitive verb; it takes a direct object and does not use the preposition 'about'.

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