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say

pronunciation:
seI
parts of speech:
transitive verb, intransitive verb, adverb, noun, interjection
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: says, saying, said
definition 1: to speak or utter.
I think she said something, but I couldn't hear what it was.How do you say this word in French?There is a "b" in the word "debt," but we don't say it.He shouldn't say words like that in front of the children.
synonyms:
speak, utter, voice
similar words:
articulate, communicate, phrase, pronounce, sound, tell, verbalize, vocalize
definition 2: to express in speech or written words.
He said that he felt fine and wanted to go home.She said how glad she was to finally meet us.I can't understand why he would say a thing like that!What does she say in her letter?
synonyms:
express
similar words:
articulate, communicate, convey, deliver, enunciate, go, phrase, read, relate, state, tell, utter
definition 3: to state with assurance.
I cannot say what time he actually arrived.
synonyms:
affirm, allege, assert, declare, state
similar words:
asseverate, aver, avouch, proclaim, put, report
definition 4: to report.
They said on the news channel that the rumor is true.Scientists are now saying that the volcano is showing signs of eruption.
synonyms:
declare, disclose, maintain, relate, report
similar words:
allege, assert, claim, offer, pronounce, tell
definition 5: to recite or utter as in a formal situation.
Let us say a prayer for the dead.
synonyms:
recite
similar words:
declaim, deliver, pronounce, render, speak, utter
definition 6: to show, as a clock.
My watch says it is three o'clock.
synonyms:
read
similar words:
display, indicate, show
definition 7: to indicate, suggest, or signify.
What does this tragic event say about our society?It's an attractive painting, but it doesn't really say anything.
synonyms:
indicate, suggest
similar words:
mean, signify
definition 8: to suppose or take as an assumption.
Let's say that you won the lottery; what would you do with the money?
synonyms:
assume, posit, suppose
similar words:
imagine
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition: to speak or express an opinion.
 
part of speech: adverb
definition 1: approximately; about.
Give me, say, fifteen minutes to get ready.
synonyms:
about, approximately, more or less
similar words:
roughly
definition 2: for instance.
Then he buys his girlfriend something, say some roses.
synonyms:
for instance, such as
 
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a chance to speak, esp. to express an opinion.
He wants his say in the matter.The children had no say in the decision to move.
synonyms:
voice
definition 2: authority.
She has the say in this company.
synonyms:
authority, clout, control, sway
 
part of speech: interjection
definition 1: used to get someone's attention.
Say, could I borrow your lighter?Say, I've got an idea! Let's invite everyone!
definition 2: used to express surprise or mild indignation.
Say! You're that little girl who lived next door!Say! That's my drink you're sipping!
derivation: sayer (n.)