Definition of expresses

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• expresses is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 18
• expresses is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 18
• expresses is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 19

Definition of expresses

• obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action (verb)

  Examples

  1. Italians express coffee rather than filter it

  Synonyms

  1. extract
  2. press out
• indicate through a symbol, formula, etc. (verb)

  Examples

  1. Can you express this distance in kilometers?

  Synonyms

  1. state
• articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise (verb)

  Examples

  1. She expressed her anger

  Synonyms

  1. give tongue to
  2. utter
  3. verbalise
  4. verbalize
• serve as a means for expressing something (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. carry
  2. convey
• mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. express mail
• rapid transport of goods (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. expressage
• public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops (noun)

  Examples

  1. he caught the express to New York

  Synonyms

  1. limited
• give expression to (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. evince
  2. show
• manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait) (verb)

  Examples

  1. Many of the laboratory animals express the trait
• not tacit or implied (adjective)

  Examples

  1. her express wish
• send by rapid transport or special messenger service (verb)

  Examples

  1. She expressed the letter to Florida
• without unnecessary stops (adjective)

  Examples

  1. an express train
  2. an express shipment

See definition of expresses in Merriam Webster