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say

[sey] / seɪ /
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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People who know Magyar personally say he is a perfectionist with a short temper but who will apologise for his shortcomings.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Ukrainian companies and military units say Gulf officials have asked for interceptor drones and electronic-warfare equipment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

That, to say the least, is a gamble.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Choudhury and Panella both say that, at the end of the day, that’s what it’s really about: sharing and building upon love they’ve had since childhood.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

He nods but says nothing . . . because what else could he say?

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith