B1 — Intermediateverb
esprimere
to express
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
manifestarecomunicaredichiarareesternare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
nasconderereprimeretaceretrattenere
Usage note
'Esprimere' can be reflexive: 'esprimersi' = to express oneself. 'Manifestare' is slightly stronger, often implying public expression. 'Esternare' is formal.
Example
"Ha espresso la sua opinione con grande chiarezza."
"She expressed her opinion with great clarity."
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