to say
- verb
- /seɪ/
- - Anything else you want to say before I leave?
- say things
- say yes
- say no
Because his first reaction was to say it's OK.
- Because his first reaction was to say it's OK.
- So I'm saying all of this to say, be yourself.
- Now, what would you say are the key signs?
- But what I'm trying to say is the Bay.
- Now, often you hear people say trust your feelings.
- Yes, of course you say yes, of course.
- So he's going to say, how full is this truth?
- And then she says, give me the test.
- Some of you may just as I say these words
- And he, you know, he says that here we go.
- So from now on, don't say Thorns, say Prickles.
- And to that I say, yes, you will be.
- At one point he says, don't believe me.
- Stuff like how to say no, how to focus.
- Like just couldn't say I got hurt just now.
Examples
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Just think next time before you say something like that.
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Because his first reaction was to say it's OK.
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Now, what would you say are the key signs?
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Now, often you hear people say trust your feelings.
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OK, I just need to say one thing really quick.
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And to that I say, yes, you will be.
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What I always say is, look at it like this.
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And today, I can say that I know why!
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The first thing I would say is love is a verb.
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She wanted to say what was on her mind during the meeting.
Synonyms
Speak with someone to share ideas or information
Give someone information
To talk with someone to share thoughts or feelings
To say or write something clearly and officially
To officially tell other people or officials about something
Share information, ideas, or feelings with someone
To say something aloud
To pronounce words clearly so others understand
To state something clearly in writing or speech
To put thoughts or feelings into words
To put thoughts or feelings into words
To pronounce words clearly so people understand
To say any words, often used with not to mean say nothing
To say firmly that something is true
To pronounce words or syllables clearly
To say feelings or thoughts aloud
Antonyms
Idioms
To mention an extra fact that makes the situation seem more surprising or serious
- Informal
To tell someone you understand and will do what they want without more explanation
- Informal
To stop talking because more words are not needed or would not be right
- Informal
Ask someone to promise they are telling the truth or will keep a secret
Phrasal Verbs
- Informal
Ask someone to repeat what they just said or agree strongly with a comment
- Formal
To tell someone goodbye before you leave, often in a formal or sad way
Compounds
How Clearly
Surface Forms
Etymology
Say comes from an old English word secgan meaning 'to tell', so to say something is to put words out and tell others with your voice.