say Synonyms

say Meaning

Wordnet

say (n)

the chance to speak

Wordnet

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

Webster

say (imp.)

Saw.

Webster

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.

Webster

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.

Webster

say (v. i.)

To speak; to express an opinion; to make answer; to reply.

say Sentence Examples

  1. "Can you please say your name and address?"
  2. the officer said.
  3. "I don't know," she said, shrugging her shoulders.
  4. "Let's say we go for a walk," he said with a smile.
  5. "I will say this only once," the judge said sternly.
  6. "Don't say anything until you have consulted an attorney," the police officer said.
  7. "They say it's going to rain tomorrow," she said with a worried expression.
  8. "I'm not sure," he said, "but I can say with certainty that I won't be attending."
  9. "What shall we say to the children?"
  10. 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

utter, talk, discuss, speak,tell, state, articulate, put into words, give, 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.