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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"
- 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"
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"
SAY meaning: 1. to pronounce words or sounds, to express a thought, opinion, or suggestion, or to state a fact…. Learn more.
Definition of say verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
5 days ago · 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.
Say means to speak, so any time you utter a word, you're saying it. If you write an editorial about dogs in the paper, that's also a form of saying. Someone could quote you as saying "dogs should be worshipped." You can say something with your body language, too.
to tell someone about a fact, thought, or opinion: [ + question word ] Did she say where she was going? Officials refused to say what had happened. [ + (that) ] The jury said that he was guilty. say verb [T] (INFORMATION) B1. to give information in writing, numbers, or signs: My watch says one o'clock. The recipe said to use four ounces of butter.
n. 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. Approximately: There were, say, 500 people present.
b) to show what someone is really feeling or thinking, especially without using words The look on her face said ‘I love you.’ something says everything/says it all His expression said it all. 6 speak the words of something [ transitive] to speak the words that are written in a play, poem, or prayer Can you say that line again, this time with mor...
