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- Dictionarysay/sā/
verb
- 1. utter words so as to convey information, an opinion, a feeling or intention, or an instruction: "“Thank you,” he said" Similar
- 2. assume something in order to work out what its consequences would be; make a hypothesis: "let's say we pay five thousand dollars in the first year" Similar
exclamation
- 1. used to express surprise or to draw attention to a remark or question: informal North American "say, did you notice any blood?"
noun
- 1. an opportunity for stating one's opinion or feelings: "the voters are entitled to have their say on the treaty" Similar
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1. a. : to express in words : state. b. : to state as opinion or belief : declare. 2. a. : utter, pronounce. b. : recite, repeat. say your prayers. 3. a. : indicate, show. the clock says five minutes after twelve. b. : to give expression to : communicate. a glance that said all that was necessary.
Times, Sunday Times (2017) Such a scratch in your best album that says refrain, refrain. The Times Literary Supplement (2017) SAYS definition: → say | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.
22 meanings: 1. to speak, pronounce, or utter 2. to express (an idea) in words; tell 3. to state (an opinion, fact, etc).... Click for more definitions.
[transitive, transitive] to speak or tell someone something, using words + speech “Hello!” she said. “That was marvelous,” said Daniel. In stories the subject often comes after said, says or say when it follows the actual words spoken, unless it is a pronoun. say something Be quiet, I have something to say. I didn't believe a word she said.
1. A turn or chance to speak: Having had my say, I sat down. 2. The right or power to influence or make a decision: Citizens have a say in the councils of government. All I want is some say in the matter. 3. Archaic Something said; a statement. adv.
1. transitive verb. When you say something, you speak words. "I'm sorry," he said. She said they were very impressed. Forty-one people are said to have been seriously hurt. I packed and said goodbye to Charlie. Synonyms: speak, utter, voice, express More Synonyms of say. 2. transitive verb.
Says definition: third person singular present indicative of say1. . See examples of SAYS used in a sentence.
to pronounce words or sounds, to express a thought, opinion, or suggestion, or to state a fact or instruction: Small children find it difficult to say long words. She said goodbye to all her friends and left. Ben never forgets to say "Please" and "Thank you." How do you say "goodbye" in French? I'm sorry, what did you say?
to pronounce words or sounds, to express a thought, opinion, or suggestion, or to state a fact or instruction: Small children find it difficult to say long words. She said goodbye to all her friends and left. Ben never forgets to say "Please" and "Thank you".
THESAURUS to say something say to tell someone something, using words ‘I really ought to go, ’ she said. Lauren said she’d probably be late. state to say something, especially in a definite or formal way – used in official contexts The witness stated that he had never seen the woman before.
