Synonyms of expresses

expresses 1 of 2

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• voices
• gives
• states
• announces
• writes
• expounds
• conveys
• describes
• looks
• airs
• raises
• proclaims
• says
• sounds
• ventilates
• declares
• publishes
• puts forth
• disseminates
• submits
• circulates
• vents
• offers
• advertises
• gives air to
• enunciates
• communicates
• broadcasts
• speaks out
• enounces
• speaks up
• writes up
• sounds off
• chimes in
• puts over
• puts across

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suppresses
• restricts
• stifles
• restrains
• censors

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• squeezes
• mashes
• crushes
• presses
• extracts
• reams
• extrudes
• pulps
• purees

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• signifies
• implies
• means
• denotes
• indicates
• intends
• suggests
• spells
• represents
• connotes
• symbolizes
• explains
• infers
• imports
• embodies
• symbols
• specifies
• proclaims
• hints
• mentions
• personifies
• announces
• cites
• intimates
• epitomizes
• amounts (to)
• points (to)
• refers (to)
• adds up (to)
• signals
• alludes (to)
• touches (on or upon)
• insinuates
• designates
• elucidates
• declares
• instances
• adverts

4

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"?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• says
• articulates
• puts
• words
• formulates
• states
• describes
• phrases
• clothes
• implies
• translates
• summarizes
• speaks
• suggests
• restates
• discloses
• tells
• communicates
• insinuates
• hints
• intimates
• paraphrases
• couches
• utters
• verbalizes
• crafts
• rephrases
• renders
• vocalizes
• rewords
• frames
• talks
• writes up

5

as in embodies

to represent in visible form

towering spires express in glass and steel the optimism of the age

Synonyms & Similar Words

• embodies
• incorporates
• symbolizes
• exemplifies
• personifies
• illustrates
• manifests
• epitomizes
• bodies
• realizes
• instantiates
• incarnates
• personalizes
• externalizes
• substantiates
• materializes
• typifies
• actualizes
• concretizes
• objectifies
• images

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disembodies

expresses

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• messengers
• couriers
• runners
• pages
• representatives
• delegates
• heralds
• ambassadors
• letter carriers
• agents
• harbingers
• mail carriers
• forerunners
• go-betweens
• envoys
• bearers
• carriers
• deputies
• emissaries
• deliverymen
• mailmen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of expresses

Verb

Gunter, a 14-year client, expresses his happiness at seeing the store reopen after its move from Northlake Mall. — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Stewart, while offering advice on ownership challenges, expresses pride and excitement for Briscoe, noting their relationship will evolve from idol/driver to friendly competitors. — Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Freedom expresses support for Cunningham Cunningham took her stance on trans athletes in women and girls’ sports in an interview with ESPN. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

David, art celebrates rebellion aesthetically, but society often becomes uncomfortable when the artist expresses genuine ideological disagreement. — Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 22 Aug. 2026

This expresses my bullish view while trying to define and mitigate the downside. — Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

In September, Riverfest expresses 20-plus years of community spirit. — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

The 2027 budget also expresses the state’s intent to gradually increase these percentages and to extend weighted funding to students with disabilities beginning in fiscal year 2028. — Jason Burns, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026

During their wedding, Ann goes off script and expresses her reservations — even as John tries to reassure her. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026