Definitions

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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Then she excused herself — someone else wanted to say what’s up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

And if Congress didn’t mean this, it should have, so we’ll say it anyway.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

They say they "would expect to be informed" on these matters so they could "assess risk" and ensure measures were in place to protect their staff, contractors and the public.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

He expects the company to target low-double-digit earnings-per-share growth over the next several years, similar to, say, Rockwell Automation, and higher than what is baked into Honeywell stock at these levels.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

He takes a deep breath but doesn’t say anything.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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