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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 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.
SAY definition: 1. to speak words: 2. to tell someone about a fact, thought, or opinion: 3. to give information…. Learn more.
Say definition: to utter or pronounce; speak. See examples of SAY used in a sentence.
v.tr. 1. To utter aloud; pronounce: The children said, "Good morning." 2. To express in words: Say what's on your mind. 3. a. To state as an opinion or judgment; declare: I say let's eat out. b. To state as a determination of fact: It's hard to say who is right in this matter. c. To report or maintain; allege: It is said he is a fraud. 4.
Definition of say verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to be certain, precise, or assured about; determine: It is hard to say what is wrong. to recite or repeat: to say one's prayers. to report or allege; maintain : People say he will resign.
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