Definitions

says

[sez] / sɛz /

VERB

make declaration

Synonyms

STRONGEST

add announce answer assert claim convey declare deliver disclose do estimate express maintain mention read repeat reply report respond reveal speak state suggest tell voice

STRONG

affirm allege communicate conjecture divulge flap gab guess imagine imply jaw judge lip opine orate perform pronounce rap recite rehearse relate remark render rumor spiel utter verbalize yak

WEAK

break silence come out with give voice make known put forth put into words

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ask be quiet conceal deny disclaim hide hold keep keep secret listen neglect question refrain request retain suppress withhold

STRONG

fail praise

Example Sentences

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Volesko, who is based in New York, says he has set up more than 80 South Dakota trusts for private-equity clients in various stages of their careers.

From The Wall Street Journal

But royal fashion commentator and Vogue contributor Marian Kwei, says the statement it made was anything but.

From BBC

For now, he says, he keeps his eyes on the road and does not pick up the phone to text.

From BBC

Another thing to avoid when writing down your goals is fixed language like "always" or "never", says psychologist Kimberley Wilson.

From BBC

His goal, he says, is to end the evening with a proverbial arms-in-the-air win.

From The Wall Street Journal