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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says

The NFL Referees Assn. says it plans to challenge the league’s ‘excessive’ suspensions of two game officials following their confrontations with players during Sunday’s games.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

I think what it says is that executions are horrible no matter how they’re carried out.

From Slate ● Oct. 7, 2026

In the aftermath of the verdict, 55-year-old Guardiola backed City's owners and leadership and says he will "always" be behind the club.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

He added that the market will probably price in rate hikes until the Fed says otherwise, because traders are used to receiving guidance from the central bank.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

Like a little sneeze, she says, if you ask her.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly