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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Needless to say, there is no consistency to these claims.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

"But the players now have to show the public they can be trusted. At this point it's hard to say they can."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

But analysts and and executives say the price levels are historic.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

“The world will say, ‘Your life belongs to you,’” she continued.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

When she asks if I want to come, I usually say no.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold