express
US
/ɪkˈsprɛs/
UK
/ɪkˈspres/
Meaning
To communicate a thought, feeling, or opinion through words, actions, or another form of communication.
अपने विचार, भावना या राय को शब्दों, व्यवहार या किसी दूसरे तरीके से दूसरों तक पहुँचाना।
Examples
“She found it difficult to express her feelings during the meeting.”
“Please express your concerns clearly before we make a decision.”
“His expressive paintings show how strongly he feels about nature.”
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Not natural: I want to express about my opinion.
Better: I want to express my opinion.
Express takes the thing communicated directly; do not add “about” before the opinion.
Express के बाद राय सीधे आती है; opinion से पहले “about” लगाने की ज़रूरत नहीं होती।
Not natural: He expressed his feelings by words.
Better: He expressed his feelings in words.
Use “in words” to describe communicating through language; “by words” is not natural here.
शब्दों के ज़रिए भावना बताने के लिए “in words” कहते हैं; यहाँ “by words” स्वाभाविक नहीं है।
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Learner tip
Use express when someone communicates a thought or feeling; use explain when they make an idea easier to understand.
किसी विचार या भावना को बताने के लिए express कहें; किसी बात को समझने में आसान बनाने के लिए explain कहें।