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

单词	unsays
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 unsays verb present tense third-person singular of unsay as in retracts to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to) the witness tried to unsay the very testimony that he had given a few days earlier Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance retracts withdraws renounces contradicts abnegates denies takes back foreswears refutes repeals abandons recants abjures relinquishes forswears reneges gainsays backs down backs off repudiates recalls negates disagrees (with) disputes disowns forsakes disavows negatives disclaims disproves spurns controverts gives up bolts surrenders rebuts backtracks revokes disallows Antonyms & Near Antonyms adheres (to) states claims contends maintains asserts admits affirms acknowledges declares supports confirms proclaims maintains professes backs defends endorses accepts vows vouches adopts avows embraces indorses upholds espouses See More
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say

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