express
/ɪkˈspres/verb
उच्चारण इक्स्प्रेस
व्यक्त करना
Core word
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[T]
to show or make known a feeling, an opinion by words, looks or actions
व्यक्त करना
- express your views
- Students should feel free to express their doubts in class.
- She found it hard to express her feelings in words.
+ 2 more examples
- Artists express ideas through colour and shape.
- The students expressed concern about the fee increase.
Synonyms state voice convey communicate articulate
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travelling very fast; sent or delivered quickly; clearly stated
तेज़; स्पष्ट
- an express train
- express permission
- Take the express train to save two hours.
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- I sent the parcel by express delivery.
- The principal gave express instructions that no one should leave the room.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
express + feeling/opinion/thanks (verb)
As a verb, express means to make a feeling or idea known in words or actions. It takes a direct object.
Verb के रूप में 'express' का अर्थ शब्दों या कार्यों से भाव या विचार प्रकट करना है; इसके साथ direct object आता है।
- Radhika expressed her thanks to the teacher.
- He expressed doubt about the plan.
express yourself
With yourself, it means to say what you think or feel clearly.
Yourself के साथ इसका अर्थ अपने विचार या भाव स्पष्ट रूप से कहना है।
- Some students find it hard to express themselves in English.
express (adjective: fast; clearly stated)
As an adjective before a noun, express means fast, special-delivery or stated clearly.
संज्ञा से पहले adjective के रूप में 'express' का अर्थ तेज़, विशेष डाक वाला या स्पष्ट रूप से कहा हुआ है।
- The express train does not stop at small stations.
- It was his express wish to be buried there.
an express (noun) / by express
As a noun, express is a fast train or bus; by express means by fast delivery.
Noun के रूप में 'express' तेज़ ट्रेन या बस है; 'by express' का अर्थ तेज़ डिलीवरी से है।
- We took the Rajdhani Express to Delhi.
- The documents were sent by express.
+Collocations 4
express + noun
concerngratitudesupportregretsurpriseviews
- The minister expressed regret over the incident.
adverb + express
clearlyopenlyfreelybrieflyforcefully
- Citizens must be free to express their views openly.
express + noun (transport)
trainbusdeliveryservicehighway
- He paid extra for express delivery.
express + wish/permission
wishpermissionconsentintentionpurpose
- The loan was given without the express permission of the bank.
“More examples 5
- Art allows children to express their feelings without words.
कला बच्चों को शब्दों के बिना अपने भाव व्यक्त करने देती है।
- The Shatabdi Express arrived on time.
शताब्दी एक्सप्रेस समय पर पहुँची।
- She expressed her gratitude to everyone who helped.
उसने सभी सहायकों के प्रति आभार व्यक्त किया।
- The contract needs the express consent of both parties.
अनुबंध के लिए दोनों पक्षों की स्पष्ट सहमति आवश्यक है।
- The candidates expressed their views in the group discussion.
उम्मीदवारों ने समूह चर्चा में अपने विचार रखे।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ He expressed to me his thanks for the help.
✓ He expressed his thanks to me for the help.
The object comes right after express; the person is added later with to.
'Express' के तुरंत बाद object आता है; व्यक्ति to के साथ बाद में जोड़ा जाता है।
✗ She expressed that she was unhappy.
✓ She said that she was unhappy.
Express cannot be followed by a that-clause; use say.
'Express' के बाद that-clause नहीं आता; उसकी जगह say प्रयोग करें।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These verbs all put thoughts into words, but they differ in formality and range.
ये क्रियाएँ विचारों को शब्द देती हैं, पर औपचारिकता और दायरे में अलग हैं।
To show a feeling or opinion in words, looks or actions.
शब्दों, चेहरे या कार्यों से भाव या विचार दिखाना।
- He expressed his joy by dancing.
To say something clearly and formally, usually a fact.
किसी बात को, प्रायः तथ्य को, स्पष्ट और औपचारिक रूप से कहना।
- State your name and address.
To say an opinion or worry aloud, often for others who share it.
अपनी राय या चिंता को ज़ोर से कहना, प्रायः उन सब की ओर से जो उसे साझा करते हैं।
- Parents voiced their concern about fees.
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
Express yourself (say what you think); express permission (permission clearly given).
Express yourself (अपनी बात कहना); express permission (स्पष्ट रूप से दी गई अनुमति)।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
Freedom of speech and expression is a Fundamental Right under Article 19(1)(a).
वाक् और अभिव्यक्ति की स्वतंत्रता अनुच्छेद 19(1)(a) के तहत मौलिक अधिकार है।