💬say

verb
/seɪ/

Meaning

to speak words; to express something in words
to speak words or express thoughts aloud

Example Sentences

She said hello to me.

She asked him to say hello to her parents.

Synonyms

speak, tell, express, utter, pronounce
Entry 1
speak, tell, express, utter
Entry 2
speak, utter, pronounce, express

Antonyms

listen, hear, remain silent, silence, mute
Entry 1
listen, hear, remain silent
Entry 2
silence, mute

Collocations

say hello, say goodbye, say something, say yes, say no, say please, say a word
Entry 1
say hello, say goodbye, say something, say yes, say no, say please
Entry 2
say something, say hello, say goodbye, say a word

More Example Sentences

So what did you end up saying?

I didn't quite hear that, sorry; can you say that again?

Did you finish the essay we were given in the last class?

I'm sorry I have to say this but there is a bug in my food.

I'm sorry I have to say this but there is hair in my drink.

I am having a problem with the second essay. Can you help me?

I didn't quite hear that, sorry; can you say that one more time?

I'm sorry I have to say this but there is a mouse in my hotel room.

I hear what you’re saying, but our bottom line is very clear on this one.

I understand what you’re saying, but our final adjustment is very clear on this one.

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