Say - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |seɪ|  American pronunciation of the word say
Brit.  |seɪ|  British pronunciation of the word say
irregular verb:  p.t. — said  p.p. — said

noun

- the chance to speak
let him have his say

verb

- express in words (syn: state, tell)
- report or maintain (syn: allege, aver)
The registrar says that I owe the school money
- express a supposition (syn: suppose)
Let us say that he did not tell the truth
Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?
- have or contain a certain wording or form (syn: read)
What does the law say?
- give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority (syn: enjoin, order, tell)
- speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way (syn: articulate, enounce, enunciate, pronounce)
I cannot say 'zip wire'
- communicate or express nonverbally
What does this painting say?
Did his face say anything about how he felt?
- utter aloud
- state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
I say let's forget this whole business
- recite or repeat a fixed text
- indicate
The clock says noon

Extra examples

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.

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.

The villagers had plenty to say against the building of the new airport.

Losing that contract doesn't say much for the director's skill in business.

Let's say you are right.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: say
he/she/it: says
present participle: saying
past tense: said
past participle: said
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