say

1 of 3

verb

ˈsā

Southern also ˈse

said ˈsed

especially when subject follows səd

; saying ˈsā-iŋ How to pronounce say (audio)

; says ˈsez How to pronounce say (audio)

sometimes ˈsāz,

especially when subject follows

səz

transitive verb

: to express in words : state

: to state as opinion or belief : declare

: utter, pronounce

: recite, repeat

say your prayers

: indicate, show

the clock says five minutes after twelve

: to give expression to : communicate

a glance that said all that was necessary

: suppose, assume

let's say you're right

intransitive verb

: to express oneself : speak

sayer

ˈsā-ər

ˈser

noun

say

2 of 3

noun

plural says ˈsāz How to pronounce say (audio)

Southern also

ˈsez

: an expression of opinion

had my say

: a right or power to influence action or decision

especially : the authority to make final decisions

archaic : something that is said : statement

say

3 of 3

adverb

: about, approximately

the property is worth, say, four million dollars

: for example : as

if we compress any gas, say oxygen

Example Sentences

Verb “Is anybody there?” he said. “Good morning,” said the woman behind the counter. I said three words before he interrupted me again. I just stopped by to say hello. He left without saying goodbye. I wanted to say thank you for all you've done for me. She said something about going to the store after work. He said something in French. Anything you say to the police can be used as evidence against you. Don't believe a word he says. Noun Everybody had a say at the meeting. We won't make a decision until all members have had their say. The judge will have the final say on the divorce settlement. He had no say in the matter. Adverb a person consumes, say, 2000 calories a day See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Being wiped away is what happened to her as baby when she was put up for adoption, and to say that her unlucky boyfriend bears the brunt of some serious abandonment issues would be an understatement. —

Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2023 And this is to say nothing of the madness of the general-population sales, which have so far taken place only in certain locations. —

Shamira Ibrahim, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2023 What does Halyna Hutchins’s family have to say about Rust resuming filming? —

Vulture, 17 Feb. 2023 Let the kids hide requests (say, for fewer chores or a favorite dinner) in eggs, and have parents do the hunting. —

Erin Cavoto, Country Living, 16 Feb. 2023 Experts say residents’ fears reflect the reality of a wide range of environmental hazards disproportionately faced by communities of color across the nation. —

Nada Hassanein, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2023 If the mayor does not comply with the order, the Assembly’s attorneys will take the matter to court, Assembly leaders say. —

Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Feb. 2023 Officials say that the men met at a house near Moise's residence on July 6, 2021 where firearms and other equipment was distributed, and Moise was assassinated a day later. —

Adam Sabes, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2023 The sheer volume of cases means that the virus has a better chance of spilling over into other species, experts say. —

Jen Christensen, CNN, 14 Feb. 2023

Noun

Swimsuits in more muted natural colors—in fabrics that look more like knitwear, can give you more styling options in pairing with say, poplin shorts or linen trousers off the beach. —

Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Feb. 2023 In announcing their union drive, employees at the Buffalo plant asked for better wages and job security, as well as more say in company decisions such as staffing and work conditions, according to a website set up by the union. —

Aaron Gregg, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2023 The move, which has plenty of broad selling points—giving Black and Hispanic voters an earlier say in who leads the Democratic Party, and opening up the definition of the nation’s political heartland—has tactical meaning, too. —

Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2023 The model, known as participatory budgeting, offers stakeholders a direct say in how public funds are spent. —

Ellen Mcgirt, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2023 But the problem is the count is short, officials who work with the homeless say. —

Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2023 Because Contessa and Susanna have tremendous say in the story. —

Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2023 Rock fans however had a different say about this Los Angeles via San Diego band’s fate. —

Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 2 Feb. 2023 Gabeau and other leaders are also calling for an overhaul of the state’s Office for Refugees and Immigrants — which provided the low number cited in Baker’s letter — and want a greater say in the state’s decision-making on immigration. —

Mike Damiano, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Jan. 2023 See More

Kids Definition

say

1 of 3 verb

ˈsā

said ˈsed

; saying ˈsā-iŋ How to pronounce say (audio)

; says ˈsez How to pronounce say (audio)

: to express in words : state

say what you mean using as few words as possible

: to state as opinion or belief : declare

said to be the best you can get

: utter entry 2 sense 2, pronounce

can't say more than three words without laughing

: recite sense 1, repeat

said my prayers

: indicate sense 2, show

the clock says five minutes after ten

: to give expression to : communicate

the look on his face said it all

: suppose sense 1, assume

let's say you're right

sayer

ˈsā-ər

noun

say

2 of 3 noun

: an expression of opinion

had my say

: the power to decide or help decide

had no say in the plans

say

3 of 3 adverb

: about as much or as many as

is worth, say, ten dollars

: as an example

pick any state, say Iowa

say 1 of 3

verb

as in to tell

to express (a thought or emotion) in words why don't you just say what's on your mind?

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

tell
talk
speak
utter
discuss
share
state
verbalize
announce
give
articulate
vocalize
shout
enunciate
bring out
post
voice
look
declare
proclaim
pass
whisper
publish
affirm
put
blurt
sound
put into words
assert
word
air
phrase
advertise
comment
ventilate
publicize
aver
remark
allege
avow
blabber
gasp
get off
mouth
vent
promulgate
breathe
murmur
chirp
broadcast
formulate
drawl
lip
purr
avouch
shoot
spout
blaze
bolt
snarl
clothe
couch
formulize
splutter
rip (out)
pipe up (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

suppress
stifle

as in to express

to convey in appropriate or telling terms I'm not quite sure how to say this, but that's the worst essay I've ever read

Synonyms & Similar Words

express
phrase
word
state
articulate
put
describe
formulate
tell
suggest
summarize
imply
translate
couch
speak
hint
clothe
paraphrase
disclose
craft
rephrase
intimate
restate
communicate
talk
utter
insinuate
verbalize
reword
frame
vocalize
write up
render

as in to recite

to give from memory say your prayers

Synonyms & Similar Words

recite
memorize
repeat
speak
learn
study
reel off
mouth
con
declaim
orate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

read

as in to assume

to take as true or as a fact without actual proof let's say, for the sake of argument, that this is true

Synonyms & Similar Words

assume
believe
presume
think
suppose
guess
conclude
figure
hypothesize
postulate
accept
imagine
presuppose
insist
dream
premise
suspect
speculate
claim
surmise
infer
declare
hypothecate
judge
deduce
take for granted
credit
reckon
swallow
perceive
conjecture
assert
affirm
contend
theorize
gather
conceive
maintain
take
fancy
suspicion
profess
aver
allege
preconceive
avow
avouch

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

doubt
question
deny
wonder (about)
challenge
dispute
disagree (with)
discredit
reject
discount
controvert
disclaim
disbelieve
distrust
mistrust
repudiate
disavow
refute
disprove
rebut
belie
disown
confute

say

2 of 3

adverb

as in like

close to but not exactly a person consumes, say, 2000 calories a day

Synonyms & Similar Words

like
about
approximately
some
roughly
around
much
after a fashion
near
generally
somewhere about
nearly
somewhere around
plus or minus
loosely
practically
virtually
more or less
kind of
nominally
well-nigh

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

precisely
even
exactly
just
sharp
due
squarely
smack-dab

say

3 of 3

noun

as in share

the right to express a wish, choice, or opinion even if they decide otherwise, at least I had my say

Synonyms & Similar Words

share
voice
opinion
vote
say-so
role
part
belief
sentiment
conviction
franchise
view
judgement
suffrage
rôle
judgment
ballot
enfranchisement

单词	say
释义	say 1 of 3 verb ˈsā Southern also ˈse said ˈsed especially when subject follows səd ; saying ˈsā-iŋ ; says ˈsez sometimes ˈsāz, especially when subject follows səz transitive verb 1 a : to express in words : state b : to state as opinion or belief : declare 2 a : utter, pronounce b : recite, repeat say your prayers 3 a : indicate, show the clock says five minutes after twelve b : to give expression to : communicate a glance that said all that was necessary 4 : suppose, assume let's say you're right intransitive verb : to express oneself : speak sayer ˈsā-ər ˈser noun say 2 of 3 noun plural says ˈsāz Southern also ˈsez 1 : an expression of opinion had my say 2 : a right or power to influence action or decision especially : the authority to make final decisions 3 archaic : something that is said : statement say 3 of 3 adverb 1 : about, approximately the property is worth, say, four million dollars 2 : for example : as if we compress any gas, say oxygen Phrases say uncle : to admit defeat that is to say : in other words : in effect to say nothing of : not to mention : and notably in addition will need more time, to say nothing of money Synonyms Verb articulate bring out enunciate pass speak state talk tell utter verbalize vocalize Noun say-so voice vote Adverb about approximately around like more or less much near plus or minus roughly some See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb “Is anybody there?” he said. “Good morning,” said the woman behind the counter. I said three words before he interrupted me again. I just stopped by to say hello. He left without saying goodbye. I wanted to say thank you for all you've done for me. She said something about going to the store after work. He said something in French. Anything you say to the police can be used as evidence against you. Don't believe a word he says. Noun Everybody had a say at the meeting. We won't make a decision until all members have had their say. The judge will have the final say on the divorce settlement. He had no say in the matter. Adverb a person consumes, say, 2000 calories a day See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Being wiped away is what happened to her as baby when she was put up for adoption, and to say that her unlucky boyfriend bears the brunt of some serious abandonment issues would be an understatement. —Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2023 And this is to say nothing of the madness of the general-population sales, which have so far taken place only in certain locations. —Shamira Ibrahim, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2023 What does Halyna Hutchins’s family have to say about Rust resuming filming? —Vulture, 17 Feb. 2023 Let the kids hide requests (say, for fewer chores or a favorite dinner) in eggs, and have parents do the hunting. —Erin Cavoto, Country Living, 16 Feb. 2023 Experts say residents’ fears reflect the reality of a wide range of environmental hazards disproportionately faced by communities of color across the nation. —Nada Hassanein, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2023 If the mayor does not comply with the order, the Assembly’s attorneys will take the matter to court, Assembly leaders say. —Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Feb. 2023 Officials say that the men met at a house near Moise's residence on July 6, 2021 where firearms and other equipment was distributed, and Moise was assassinated a day later. —Adam Sabes, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2023 The sheer volume of cases means that the virus has a better chance of spilling over into other species, experts say. —Jen Christensen, CNN, 14 Feb. 2023 Noun Swimsuits in more muted natural colors—in fabrics that look more like knitwear, can give you more styling options in pairing with say, poplin shorts or linen trousers off the beach. —Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Feb. 2023 In announcing their union drive, employees at the Buffalo plant asked for better wages and job security, as well as more say in company decisions such as staffing and work conditions, according to a website set up by the union. —Aaron Gregg, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2023 The move, which has plenty of broad selling points—giving Black and Hispanic voters an earlier say in who leads the Democratic Party, and opening up the definition of the nation’s political heartland—has tactical meaning, too. —Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2023 The model, known as participatory budgeting, offers stakeholders a direct say in how public funds are spent. —Ellen Mcgirt, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2023 But the problem is the count is short, officials who work with the homeless say. —Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2023 Because Contessa and Susanna have tremendous say in the story. —Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2023 Rock fans however had a different say about this Los Angeles via San Diego band’s fate. —Matt Wake \| Mwake@al.com, al, 2 Feb. 2023 Gabeau and other leaders are also calling for an overhaul of the state’s Office for Refugees and Immigrants — which provided the low number cited in Baker’s letter — and want a greater say in the state’s decision-making on immigration. —Mike Damiano, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Jan. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English, from Old English secgan; akin to Old High German sagēn to say, Lithuanian sakyti, Greek ennepein to speak, tell Adverb from imperative of say entry 1 First Known Use Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Noun 1571, in the meaning defined at sense 3 Adverb circa 1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing say afraid to say can't say fairer than that couldn't/can't say fair to say bound to say have anything/something to say about hasten to add/say/explain (etc.) if I may/might say so I dare say if I say so myself I have got to say if I may say so I'll say I have to say I say needless to say never say die not to say not say/breathe a word regret to say say a few words say everything say cheese say hi to say goodbye to say it all say no say the word say-so say no more say what say yes say yes to suffice (it) to say that's not to say that is to say to say the least which is to say you don't say you can say that again you might say you know what they say never say never say for wouldn't you say strange to say say a mouthful may I just say have to say for oneself say one's piece sorry to say as who should say say uncle to say nothing of See More afraid to say can't say fairer than that couldn't/can't say fair to say bound to say have anything/something to say about hasten to add/say/explain (etc.) if I may/might say so I dare say if I say so myself I have got to say if I may say so I'll say I have to say I say needless to say never say die not to say not say/breathe a word regret to say say a few words say everything say cheese say hi to say goodbye to say it all say no say the word say-so say no more say what say yes say yes to suffice (it) to say that's not to say that is to say to say the least which is to say you don't say you can say that again you might say you know what they say never say never say for wouldn't you say strange to say say a mouthful may I just say have to say for oneself say one's piece sorry to say as who should say say uncle to say nothing of See More Kids Definition say 1 of 3 verb ˈsā said ˈsed ; saying ˈsā-iŋ ; says ˈsez 1 a : to express in words : state say what you mean using as few words as possible b : to state as opinion or belief : declare said to be the best you can get 2 a : utter entry 2 sense 2, pronounce can't say more than three words without laughing b : recite sense 1, repeat said my prayers 3 a : indicate sense 2, show the clock says five minutes after ten b : to give expression to : communicate the look on his face said it all 4 : suppose sense 1, assume let's say you're right sayer ˈsā-ər noun say 2 of 3 noun 1 : an expression of opinion had my say 2 : the power to decide or help decide had no say in the plans say 3 of 3 adverb 1 : about as much or as many as is worth, say, ten dollars 2 : as an example pick any state, say Iowa say 1 of 3 verb 1 as in to tell to express (a thought or emotion) in words why don't you just say what's on your mind? Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance tell talk speak utter discuss share state verbalize announce give articulate vocalize shout enunciate bring out post voice look declare proclaim pass whisper publish affirm put blurt sound put into words assert word air phrase advertise comment ventilate publicize aver remark allege avow blabber gasp get off mouth vent promulgate breathe murmur chirp broadcast formulate drawl lip purr avouch shoot spout blaze bolt snarl clothe couch formulize splutter rip (out) pipe up (with) Antonyms & Near Antonyms suppress stifle 2 as in to express to convey in appropriate or telling terms I'm not quite sure how to say this, but that's the worst essay I've ever read Synonyms & Similar Words express phrase word state articulate put describe formulate tell suggest summarize imply translate couch speak hint clothe paraphrase disclose craft rephrase intimate restate communicate talk utter insinuate verbalize reword frame vocalize write up render 3 as in to recite to give from memory say your prayers Synonyms & Similar Words recite memorize repeat speak learn study reel off mouth con declaim orate Antonyms & Near Antonyms read 4 as in to assume to take as true or as a fact without actual proof let's say, for the sake of argument, that this is true Synonyms & Similar Words assume believe presume think suppose guess conclude figure hypothesize postulate accept imagine presuppose insist dream premise suspect speculate claim surmise infer declare hypothecate judge deduce take for granted credit reckon swallow perceive conjecture assert affirm contend theorize gather conceive maintain take fancy suspicion profess aver allege preconceive avow avouch Antonyms & Near Antonyms doubt question deny wonder (about) challenge dispute disagree (with) discredit reject discount controvert disclaim disbelieve distrust mistrust repudiate disavow refute disprove rebut belie disown confute See More say 2 of 3 adverb as in like close to but not exactly a person consumes, say, 2000 calories a day Synonyms & Similar Words like about approximately some roughly around much after a fashion near generally somewhere about nearly somewhere around plus or minus loosely practically virtually more or less kind of nominally well-nigh Antonyms & Near Antonyms precisely even exactly just sharp due squarely smack-dab See More say 3 of 3 noun as in share the right to express a wish, choice, or opinion even if they decide otherwise, at least I had my say Synonyms & Similar Words share voice opinion vote say-so role part belief sentiment conviction franchise view judgement suffrage rôle judgment ballot enfranchisement Phrases Containing say needless to say say uncle needless to say say uncle
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