Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Communicated in words.
- adjective Precisely and clearly expressed, leaving nothing to implication. Opposite of
implicit .
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- verb Simple past tense and past participle of
express .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective communicated in words
- adjective precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication
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Examples
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They expressed «strong regret» that Cyprus had not been unified before accession; noted that they were «determined to put an end to the isolation of the Turkish-Cypriot community» who had «expressed their clear desire for a future within the EU» - and said this to send a «signal of encouragement» to Turkish Cypriots.
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My hope wasto underscore the inflammatory nature of the title expressed as an equally inflammatoryopposing view.
Muslim Congressman Endorses Obama — Let The Attacks Begin 2009
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Another label expressed interest, but when the A & R man was asked to release the band, he said he would need money or points, or possibly both, before he would consider it.
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In dealing with the voguish, momentary popularity of moments in this space recently senior moments, Zen moments, Maalox moments, I neglected the essence of the word expressed in the adjective momentous: “of great weight; of major significance.”
No Uncertain Terms William Safire 2003
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In dealing with the voguish, momentary popularity of moments in this space recently senior moments, Zen moments, Maalox moments, I neglected the essence of the word expressed in the adjective momentous: “of great weight; of major significance.”
No Uncertain Terms William Safire 2003
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In dealing with the voguish, momentary popularity of moments in this space recently senior moments, Zen moments, Maalox moments, I neglected the essence of the word expressed in the adjective momentous: “of great weight; of major significance.”
No Uncertain Terms William Safire 2003
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In dealing with the voguish, momentary popularity of moments in this space recently senior moments, Zen moments, Maalox moments, I neglected the essence of the word expressed in the adjective momentous: “of great weight; of major significance.”
No Uncertain Terms William Safire 2003
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The phrase expressed an American ideal, enunciated to the world to resounding applause by President Woodrow Wilson.
Turmoil and Triumph George P. Shultz 1993
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The phrase expressed an American ideal, enunciated to the world to resounding applause by President Woodrow Wilson.
Turmoil and Triumph George P. Shultz 1993
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The title expressed the idea "of having a newspaper that would represent the real sentiment and thought of the people of this community, fairly and impartially," Phillips said.
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