Expressly
11expressly — adverb 1) he was expressly forbidden to discuss the matter Syn: explicitly, clearly, directly, plainly, distinctly, unambiguously, unequivocally; absolutely; specifically, categorically, pointedly, emphatically 2) a machine expressly built for… …
12expressly */ — UK [ɪkˈspreslɪ] / US adverb 1) formal in a way that is clear and definite The students were expressly forbidden to use the Internet for their research on this occasion. 2) for a particular purpose She came expressly to see you …
13expressly — Ⅰ. express [1] ► VERB 1) convey (a thought or feeling) in words or by gestures and conduct. 2) squeeze out (liquid or air). DERIVATIVES expresser noun expressible adjective. ORIGIN Old French expresser, from Latin pressare …
14expressly — adverb In an expressive or explicit manner. We were expressly permitted to use the building …
15expressly — adv. Expressly is used with these verbs: ↑agree, ↑deny, ↑design, ↑exclude, ↑exempt, ↑forbid, ↑grant, ↑incorporate, ↑mention, ↑permit, ↑prohibit, ↑reject …
16expressly — [ɪkˈspresli] adv formal in a way that is clear and definite Smoking is expressly forbidden.[/ex] …
17expressly — ex•press•ly [[t]ɪkˈsprɛs li[/t]] adv. 1) specially: I came expressly to see you[/ex] 2) explicitly • Etymology: 1350–1400 …
18expressly — /ɪk spresli/ adverb clearly in words ● The contract expressly forbids sales to the United States …
19expressly — adverb with specific intentions; for the express purpose (Freq. 1) she needs the money expressly for her patients • Derived from adjective: ↑express …
20expressly adv — Elvis is dead, said Tom expressly …
