English dictionary
say
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the chance to speak
verb
- give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
verb
- express a supposition
verb
- indicate
verb
- communicate or express nonverbally
verb
- recite or repeat a fixed text
verb
- speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
verb
- utter aloud
verb
- express in words
verb
- state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
verb
- report or maintain
verb
- have or contain a certain wording or form
Example sentences
let him have his say
I said to him to go home
She ordered him to do the shopping
The mother told the child to get dressed
Let us say that he did not tell the truth
Let's say you had a lot of money — what would you do?
The clock says noon
What does this painting say?
Did his face say anything about how he felt?
Say grace
She said her ‘Hail Mary’
She pronounces French words in a funny way
I cannot say ‘zip wire’
Can the child sound out this complicated word?
She said ‘Hello’ to everyone in the office
He said that he wanted to marry her
tell me what is bothering you
state your opinion
state your name
I say let's forget this whole business
He alleged that he was the victim of a crime
He said it was too late to intervene in the war
The registrar says that I owe the school money
The passage reads as follows
What does the law say?