Adolescence /ˌæd

express /ɪkˈspres/ verb [ T ] SHOW
1. to show a feeling, opinion or fact
Her eyes expressed deep sadness.
I would like to express my thanks for your kindness.
Words can't express how happy I am. These figures are expressed as a percentage of the total.
2. express yourself
to communicate what you think or feel, by speaking or writing, or in some other way
I'm afraid I'm not expressing myself very clearly.
Children often express themselves in painting.
express /ɪkˈspres/ verb [ T ] SEND FAST
3. mainly US to send something somewhere very quickly
Your order will be expressed to you within 24 hours.
gesture /ˈdʒes.tʃə r / /-tʃɚ/ verb [ I ]
to use a gesture to express or emphasize something
When he asked where the children were, she gestured vaguely in the direction of the beach.
He made no answer but walked on, gesturing for me to follow.