English to English
say
(s/eI/
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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 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?.
source: wordnet30 - have or contain a certain wording or form(verb.stative)Example:
What does the law say?.
source: wordnet30 - speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way(verb.communication)Example:
I cannot say `zip wire'.
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