say Antonyms
Meaning of say
say (n)
the chance to speak
say (v)
express in words
report or maintain
express a supposition
have or contain a certain wording or form
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
communicate or express nonverbally
utter aloud
state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
recite or repeat a fixed text
indicate
say (imp.)
Saw.
say (n.)
Trial by sample; assay; sample; specimen; smack.
Tried quality; temper; proof.
Essay; trial; attempt.
A kind of silk or satin.
A delicate kind of serge, or woolen cloth.
say (v. t.)
To try; to assay.
To utter or express in words; to tell; to speak; to declare; as, he said many wise things.
To repeat; to rehearse; to recite; to pronounce; as, to say a lesson.
To announce as a decision or opinion; to state positively; to assert; hence, to form an opinion upon; to be sure about; to be determined in mind as to.
To mention or suggest as an estimate, hypothesis, or approximation; hence, to suppose; -- in the imperative, followed sometimes by the subjunctive; as, he had, say fifty thousand dollars; the fox had run, say ten miles.
A speech; something said; an expression of opinion; a current story; a maxim or proverb.
say (v. i.)
To speak; to express an opinion; to make answer; to reply.
say Sentence Examples
- "Can you please say your name and address?"
- the officer said.
- "I don't know," she said, shrugging her shoulders.
- "Let's say we go for a walk," he said with a smile.
- "I will say this only once," the judge said sternly.
- "Don't say anything until you have consulted an attorney," the police officer said.
- "They say it's going to rain tomorrow," she said with a worried expression.
- "I'm not sure," he said, "but I can say with certainty that I won't be attending."
- "What shall we say to the children?"
- she asked nervously.
FAQs About the word say
the chance to speak, express in words, report or maintain, express a supposition, have or contain a certain wording or form, give instructions to or direct some
tell, discuss, talk, utter, speak, enunciate, pass,share, put, verbalize
suppress,suppress,stifle, stifle,
"Can you please say your name and address?"
the officer said.
"I don't know," she said, shrugging her shoulders.
"Let's say we go for a walk," he said with a smile.
