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单词 sayers
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say

1 of 3

verb

ˈsā How to pronounce say (audio)
 Southern also  ˈse
said ˈsed How to pronounce say (audio)
 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 How to pronounce say (audio)

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 How to pronounce say (audio)
ˈser
noun

say

2 of 3

noun

plural says ˈsāz How to pronounce say (audio)
Southern also
ˈsez How to pronounce say (audio)
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
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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

Kids Definition

say

1 of 3 verb
ˈsā How to pronounce say (audio)
said ˈsed How to pronounce say (audio) ; saying ˈsā-iŋ How to pronounce say (audio) ; says ˈsez How to pronounce say (audio)
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 How to pronounce say (audio)
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

sayers

noun

plural of sayer
as in talkers

Synonyms & Similar Words

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