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say
(s/eI/ )

imperative (imp)

  • Saw.(imperative)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • the chance to speak(noun.state)
    Example:
    Let him have his say.
    source: wordnet30
  • Trial by sample; assay; sample; specimen; smack.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • A kind of silk or satin.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • A speech; something said; an expression of opinion; a current story; a maxim or proverb.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • express in words(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    state, tell
    source: wordnet30
  • report or maintain(verb.communication)
    Example:
    The registrar says that I owe the school money.
    Synonym:
    allege, aver
    source: wordnet30
  • express a supposition(verb.communication)
    Example:
    Let us say that he did not tell the truth.
    Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?.
    Synonym:
    suppose
    source: wordnet30
  • have or contain a certain wording or form(verb.stative)
    Example:
    What does the law say?.
    Synonym:
    read
    source: wordnet30
  • give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    enjoin, order, tell
    source: wordnet30
  • speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way(verb.communication)
    Example:
    I cannot say `zip wire'.
    Synonym:
    articulate, enounce, enunciate, pronounce, sound out
    source: wordnet30
  • communicate or express nonverbally(verb.communication)
    Example:
    What does this painting say?.
    Did his face say anything about how he felt?.
    source: wordnet30
  • utter aloud(verb.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • state as one's opinion or judgement; declare(verb.communication)
    Example:
    I say let's forget this whole business.
    source: wordnet30
  • recite or repeat a fixed text(verb.communication)
    Example:
    Say grace.
    source: wordnet30
  • indicate(verb.communication)
    Example:
    The clock says noon.
    source: wordnet30
  • To try; to assay.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To utter or express in words; to tell; to speak; to declare; as, he said many wise things.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To speak; to express an opinion; to make answer; to reply.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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