say

Definitions

1. verb

   To use words to tell something.

   Examples

   • He said he would be here tomorrow.
   • She says she is tired.
2. verb

   To make the sound of a word.

   Examples

   • Please say your name slowly.
   • How do you say this word?
3. verb

   To speak words you know, such as a prayer or a poem.

   Examples

   • Martha, will you say the Pledge of Allegiance?
   • The children say a prayer before dinner.
4. verb

   To give an opinion or an answer.

   Examples

   • I disagree, she said.
   • What do you say about this idea?
5. verb

   To show something in writing or numbers.

   Examples

   • The sign says it is 50 kilometres to Paris.
   • What time does the clock say?
6. verb

   Used to talk about what people commonly believe.

   Examples

   • They say practice makes perfect.
   • It is said that the castle is haunted.
7. verb

   Used to give an example or to suppose something.

   Examples

   • A holiday somewhere warm, Florida, say, would be nice.
   • Say he refuses. What do we do then?
8. verb

   To bet or to show what you think will happen.

   Examples

   • I say he will be late, just watch.
   • My money says our team wins.
9. noun

   A chance to speak, or a part in a decision.

   Examples

   • Everyone should have a say in the final decision.
   • The children had no say in the matter.
10. adverb

    For example, or about.

    Examples

    • Pick a color they might like, say, blue.
    • He was driving fast, say, fifty miles per hour.