transitive. To pierce or broach (a container, esp. a cask of liquor) so as to let the contents flow out; to release (liquor) from a container in this…

To portray or represent by speech or action.

To manifest or reveal by external tokens. Of actions, appearances, etc.: To betoken. Now almost exclusively with reference to feelings or personal…

figurative. transitive. With prepositional complement. To transfer (an emotional burden, responsibility, etc.) to someone else; (later usually) to…

figurative. To give vent to (an emotion, feeling, passion, etc.); to give free course or expression to; to express; to make manifest or known.

Of the countenance, eyes, etc.: To indicate or manifest by expression.

transitive. To exhibit outwardly; to express.

To express, denote. Obsolete.

To give vent to, provide outlet or escape for (passion, etc.).

To present a delineation or an embodiment of in words or in action.

transitive. Of a person, his or her facial expression, etc.: to indicate or convey (a feeling or emotion).