expresses 1 of 2

verb

Definition of expressesnext
present tense third-person singular of express
1
as in voices
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion) in a true democracy, a person can freely express his or her views

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2
as in squeezes
to apply external pressure on so as to force out the juice or contents of except as a fun event at festivals, nowadays people do not make wine by expressing grapes with their feet

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as in signifies
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind an upraised thumb is now universally recognized as a gesture expressing approval or encouragement

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as in says
to convey in appropriate or telling terms could you express your opinion of the book in words a little more precise than "lousy"?

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as in embodies
to represent in visible form towering spires express in glass and steel the optimism of the age

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expresses

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noun

plural of express, British
as in messengers
one that carries a message or does an errand the solicitors employ an express to deliver their summonses

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  1. signifies
  2. embodies
  3. messengers
  4. gives
  5. implies
  6. incorporates
  7. means
  8. puts
Verb
  • According to Spirituality & Health, the cold moon signifies a time of rest, reflection and renewal.
    Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This announcement signifies the company’s ongoing commitment to expand its footprint slowly and carefully throughout the world’s most glamorous destinations.
    Caroline Tell, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of signifies
Verb
  • Nobody embodies the live events trend more than Swift, whose $2-billion worldwide Eras Tour just came to a close last weekend in Vancouver.
    Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • LeBron James embodies this principle, proving that even under intense scrutiny, failure can be the spark for greatness.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of embodies
Noun
  • Couriers and messengers added 17,200 jobs, while warehouse and storage employees stayed flat, with roughly 100 fewer jobs compared to a year ago.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Truncated URLs and lures optimized for small screens, to say nothing of the one-click attacks from social media and messengers.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of messengers
Verb
  • The Discovery Set gives an introduction to the brand’s three-step regimen, and helps to reduce redness, inflammation and improve hydration.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The bipartisan bill gives the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission more backstop authority to approve critical infrastructure from electric transmission to interstate natural gas pipelines.
    Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of gives
Verb
  • Grief has been called a journey, but a journey implies an endpoint.
    Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As the name implies, this cleaner, infused with rosemary-leaf extract, will set you up for a good hair week, removing dirt, oil, and product build-up from your scalp and strands.
    Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of implies
Verb
  • The main living area is outfitted with a fireplace, the retro-style kitchen incorporates flat-front cabinets and a large deck provides unobstructed views over the rugged landscape.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Below the outlets, the power strip incorporates an energy efficient GaN (Gallium Nitride) charger delivering a total of 240W of power through its four side USB-C ports.
    Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of incorporates
Verb
  • For brands, partnering with influencers means tapping into this unique trust and rapport to boost product visibility.
    Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Despite the intense competition, the nascent growth of SASE means Palo Alto stock has the potential to keep rising, according to analysts.
    Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of means
Verb
  • While only a fourth-generation fighter jet, its ongoing evolution puts its performance close to that of fifth-generation jets like the F-22 and F-35.
    Jim Clash, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • At the same time, France’s government collapse puts Marine Le Pen, head of the country’s far-right National Rally, in her best position yet to make a major play for power.
    Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of puts
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