expression
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- noun
- /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/
- Essentially, media are a means of communication, facilitating the expression and exchange of ideas between individuals.
- self-expression
- freedom of expression
- free expression
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Watch on YouTubeBecause what does that say about free expression and free speech?
- Because what does that say about free expression and free speech?
- Would you say that that was a expression of purpose or Absolutely.
- For example, let's say the law is an expression of God's will.
- And so the mind map is the expression of the human language.
- There is no cost in terms of freedom of expression when you ban bots.
- Expression of self and expression of flow.
- You know, it's finding its expression in these unhealthy ways.
- For whom is this, you know, an expression of liberation?
- Music is about expression, singing is about life.
- They all, they're all an expression of human belief in God.
Examples
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For example, let's say the law is an expression of God's will.
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In any form of creativity, self-expression, or art, you're giving away a little part of yourself.
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Because what does that say about free expression and free speech?
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So this is kind of an expression of what the conflict is.
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And this is just an expression of our collective hurt.
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Jonathan Everyday Spy started because my creative expression has always been writing.
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And this document is an expression of Astor's work.
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Now is the time to let your grief find expression, no false strength.
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Many see these churches as an authentic expression of African religious impulses and cultures.
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Writing a poem is a powerful expression of one's feelings and emotions.
Synonyms
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2.1
The act of sharing information, ideas, or feelings with other people
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An open showing of a feeling, quality, or knowledge
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The way someone says words to others, for example in a speech
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The way something is expressed in words
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A way of showing your thoughts and feelings and your personality through art, music, or writing
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To express thoughts or feelings clearly in words
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The ability to show feelings or ideas clearly in words, art and movement
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Putting thoughts or feelings into words so others can understand them
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To show ideas and feelings using spoken or written words
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How clearly and strongly someone shows thoughts or feelings
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A way someone shows ideas and feelings in art, music, or writing
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A tendency to show feelings openly so others can see them
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A special way of saying something when speaking or writing
Compounds
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A way of showing your thoughts and feelings and your personality through art, music, or writing
- Specialized
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A process where a cell uses a gene's information to make a protein
- Slang
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An informal word or phrase used in casual speech, not for formal situations
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Words or a short phrase added inside a sentence to give extra information without changing its meaning
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Showing sexual feelings or actions in a safe, respectful way that helps your emotional and physical health
- Informal
A face that shows no feelings so others cannot guess what someone thinks
How Intense
- Informal
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- Specialized
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- Informal
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Expression comes from Latin parts ex- ('out') and primere ('to press'), the same idea behind the English word express. So to speak of 'expression' is to 'press out' your thoughts or style in speech or writing.