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to express

to express

12 7.6
To force liquid out of something by squeezing it
  • verb
  • /ɪkˈsprɛs/
translation icon : exprimir
  • When breastfeeding mothers return to work, they must find suitable places to express their milk.
  • express milk

But I found out that like, not to get graphic, but when a, when a, when a dog that's functioning properly poops, it expresses the anal gland is like part of that.

Examples

  • The benefits of using thermally treated expressed milk should be considered on an individual basis.

    Academic text (2013)

  • It makes less mess to simply express

    Peeples (2013)

  • To make fresh juice, you need to express the oranges using a juicer.

  • She learned how to express the liquid from the herbs for her homemade remedies.

  • In cooking, it's common to express the oil from olives for use in dressings.

Synonyms

to squeeze
vsto express
79 4.8

To force someone to do something or give you something

is the physical act of taking liquid by applying force
to extract
vsto express
  • Specialized
70 4.1

To get a substance from a plant or material by a special process

is narrower, focusing on removal by physical squeezing actions
to pump out
vsto express
23 3.2

To remove liquid with a pump or make many things quickly

refers instead to removing liquid by manual or mechanical compression
to wring
vsto express
13 4.1

Twist and squeeze cloth or clothes to remove water

is broader, covering simple application of pressure without twisting
to juice
vsto express
8 1.7

To press fruits or vegetables to get their liquid

applies to obtaining liquid from any source, not only food
to wring out
vsto express
5 3.3

Twist or squeeze a wet cloth to remove most of the water

is general removal by squeezing rather than a twist technique
to squeeze out
vsto express
4 3.2

To press something to get liquid out

is about removal by manual pressure rather than other methods
to press out
vsto express
1 4.1

To get liquid from something by squeezing it

is similar but focuses on removal by squeezing actions

Phrasal Verbs

to express feelings
38 3.4

Show or say your emotions to other people

to express emotion
2 3.4

Show your feelings with words, actions, or your face

Compounds

express elevator
  • US
3 3.7

An elevator that goes directly to higher floors without stopping

Pony Express
2 7.0

A fast mail service in the United States using riders on horses

express mail
1 2.8

A service that sends letters and packages faster than regular post

ankle express
  • Informal
8.9

A fast run to get somewhere using only your legs

express luxury liner
5.1

A large fast passenger ship that has very comfortable rooms and many services

express trust
  • Formal
7.0

An agreement people make on purpose to hold and manage money or property for someone, usually written down

How Much

to extract
  • Specialized
70 4.1
to express
12 7.6
press
11 1.3
squeeze
12 1.5

Surface Forms

express infinitive
expressed past
expressed past participle
expressing present participle
expresses third person singular

Etymology

Express comes from ex- 'out' and press 'to press', the same idea behind the word press. It originally meant 'press out' in a very literal way, so to express juice is to squeeze it out.