Synonyms for

Express

Verb / ɪˈkspres / Another word for express — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to convey or communicate thoughts or feelings in a particular way

Synonyms & similar words

evince local limited utter verbalise verbalize expressage givetongueto state pressout show expressmail convey extract carry articulate convey communicate declare state utter voice verbalize phrase word pronounce enunciate pronounce assert vent air ventilate reveal disclose divulge

Synonyms by register

Formal

articulate convey manifest utter

Informal

show say tell let out

Literary

voice unfold betray

Antonyms

suppress conceal hide stifle restrain withhold

Common collocations

  • express gratitude
  • express concern
  • express opinion
  • express feelings
  • express surprise
  • express oneself
  • express interest
  • express a view

Word family

noun expression
verb express
adjective expressive
adverb expressly

Usage note

Often used to describe the communication of thoughts, feelings, or ideas. Be mindful of register; 'articulate' or 'convey' are more formal than 'say' or 'tell'.

Example sentences

  1. I will express my ideas through art.
  2. Please express your feelings to me.
  3. He can express himself through dance.
  4. She used her words to express her anger.
  5. We can express our gratitude by saying thank you.

Quotes

  • The eyes are the windows of the soul; they express the inner workings of the mind and the heart. - William Makepeace Thackeray
  • The pen is the tongue of the mind. - Miguel de Cervantes
  • Art is the desire of a man to express himself, to record the reactions of his personality to the world he lives in. - Amy Lowell

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