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say

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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
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

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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

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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

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
The White House and World Health Organization have recently made statements that some experts say are far too optimistic. Erin Prater, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2022 Vitalii said the team is also hunting for graves of possible vicitms of what authorities say was a makeshift prison where detainees were abused. Elena Becatoros, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Sep. 2022 Scouts say the quality of pitchers’ stuff can vary widely between levels; one evaluator opined that pitches can sometimes jump a full grade on the 20-to-80 scouting scale when going from Reno to Arizona. Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 18 Sep. 2022 Creators who leaned hard into anti-Amber Heard content saw their followings skyrocket through posting videos that experts say are misogynistic, amassing money from merchandise sales and ad revenue in the process. Taylor Lorenz, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2022 Taiwan has no official reports on injuries or fatalities resulting from the quake, but reports say at least one person has been killed and 79 were injured. Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 18 Sep. 2022 The storm also washed away a bridge in the central mountain town of Utuado that police say was installed by the National Guard after Hurricane Maria hit in 2017. DÁnica Coto, ajc, 18 Sep. 2022 Nevertheless, there are former members who say their ceremony was not optional. MarÍa Teresa HernÁndez, Chron, 18 Sep. 2022 Health reporter, Adrianna Rodriguez tells producer PJ Elliott, what those experts say went wrong. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2022
Noun
In fact, any effort for citizens to have a say about annexation seemed ill-fated. Baltimore Sun, 18 Sep. 2022 The final say is likely to come from the U.S. Supreme Court, which earlier this year blocked the Texas law while the lawsuit played out. Paul J. Weber, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2022 But some are receptive to giving parents a say in what happens to the blood after the screening. Michelle Andrews, CBS News, 13 Sep. 2022 Someone has to have an ultimate say, even if both get a chance to speak. Stephen Means, cleveland, 9 Sep. 2022 One promises to give parents a greater say in their children's education. Deena Zaru, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2022 The problem with the mask mandate is that no one had a say about it except the government. Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2022 The prohibition would bar the Department from modifying the terms of repayment plans or suspending loan payments altogether without say-so from Congress. Preston Cooper, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Multiple states will give voters a direct say over drug policies with ballot questions on decriminalizing marijuana and certain psychedelics. Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2022 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

Time Traveler
The first known use of say was before the 12th century

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