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   Say

   /sā/

   

   verb

   • 1. utter words so as to convey information, an opinion, a feeling or intention, or an instruction: "“Thank you,” he said" Similar speakuttervoicepronouncegive utterance togive voice tovocalizedeclarestateannounceremarkobservementioncommentnoteaddreplyrespondanswerrejoinwhispermuttermumblemouthinformal:come out withclaimmaintainassertholdinsistcontendaveraffirmavowallegeprofessformal:opinerare:asseverateexpressput into wordsphrasearticulatecommunicatemake knownget acrossput acrossconveyverbalizerendertellrevealdivulgeimpartdiscloseimplysuggestsignifydenotemeanadduceproposeadvancebring forwardofferplead
   • ▪ (of a text or a symbolic representation) convey specified information or instructions: "the law says such behavior is an offense"
   • ▪ enable a listener or reader to learn or understand something by conveying or revealing (information or ideas): "I don't want to say too much"
   • ▪ (of a clock or watch) indicate (a specified time): "the clock says ten past two" Similar indicateshowread
   • ▪ be asserted or reported (often used to avoid committing the speaker or writer to the truth of the assertion): "they were said to be training freedom fighters"
   • ▪ present a consideration in favor of or excusing (someone or something): "all I can say for him is that he's a better writer than some"
   • ▪ utter the whole of (a speech or other set of words, typically one learned in advance): "we say the Pledge of Allegiance each morning" Similar reciterepeatutterdeliverperformdeclaimorate
   • 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 supposeassumeimaginepresumetake as a hypothesishypothesizepostulateposit
   • ▪ used parenthetically to indicate that something is being suggested as possible or likely but not certain: "the form might include, say, a dozen questions"

   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 right/chance/turn to speakright/chance/turn to express one's opinionvoteopinionviewvoiceinformal:one's twopence worthone's twopenn'orth
   • ▪ an opportunity to influence developments and policy: "the assessor will have a say in how the money is spent" Similar influenceswayweightauthorityvoiceinputsharepartinformal:clout

   Word Origin Old Englishsecgan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zeggen and German sagen.

   Derivatives

   • 1. sayable adjective
   • 2. sayer noun

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSAY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SAY definition: 1. to pronounce words or sounds, to express a thought, opinion, or suggestion, or to state a fact…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySAY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SAY meaning: 1. to pronounce words or sounds, to express a thought, opinion, or suggestion, or to state a fact…. Learn more.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › saySay - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of say. verb. utter aloud. “She said `Hello' to everyone in the office” see more. verb. express in words. “He said that he wanted to marry her” synonyms: state, tell. see more. verb. state as one's opinion or judgement; declare. “I say let's forget this whole business” synonyms: state, tell. express in words. verb. report or maintain.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSAY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › %C2%A0saySAY Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   Say definition: to utter or pronounce; speak. See examples of SAY used in a sentence.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySAY | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   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.

8. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › saysay - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   4 days ago · Noun [ edit] say (definite accusative sayı, plural saylar) number, quantity, count. Synonyms: ədəd, rəqəm. Qonaqların sayı iyirmidən çox olsa, otağa yerləşməzlər. If the number of guests exceeds twenty, they won't fit in to the room. ( grammar) numeral. ( colloquial) value, importance.