Another Word for Express: 19 Synonyms with Examples
To express is to show a thought or feeling in words or actions. As an adjective it means fast or clearly stated. Alternatives depend on how directly something is communicated.
As a verb: put into words
- state
- voice
- communicate
- convey
- articulate
- put into words
- phrase
As a verb: show a feeling
- show
- reveal
- display
- demonstrate
- indicate
- exhibit
As an adjective: fast
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How they differ
Synonyms share a meaning, not always a tone. Here is when to pick each of the main options.
- voice
- Says a view out loud, often a concern.
- convey
- Gets a message or feeling across, sometimes indirectly.
- articulate
- Expresses clearly and well.
- show
- Plainer; makes a feeling visible.
- display
- Shows openly, sometimes deliberately.
- rapid
- Very fast, often of a service or change.
Example sentences
- voice: Several parents voiced concerns about the new bus route.
- convey: The photos convey the scale of the damage.
- articulate: She articulated what many of us felt but couldn't say.
- show: He rarely shows his feelings in public.
- display: The players displayed great patience in the second half.
- rapid: The clinic offers a rapid testing service.
Opposite of express
- conceal
- hide
- suppress
- repress
- local
More from WordNet
Less common or more specialised words WordNet lists for other senses of “express”. Check the meaning before you use one.
verb: evince, verbalise, utter, carry
noun: limited
WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Used under the WordNet licence.
Frequently asked questions
What is another word for “express”?
The most useful alternatives are “state”, “voice”, “communicate”, “convey”, “articulate”. For the main sense (put into words), “state” is usually the closest swap.
What is the difference between “voice” and “convey”?
voice: Says a view out loud, often a concern. convey: Gets a message or feeling across, sometimes indirectly.
What is the opposite of “express”?
Common antonyms are “conceal”, “hide”, “suppress”, “repress”, “local”.