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

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