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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There has been news that Iran and the U.S. have reached a “general agreement” that will form the basis for a nuclear deal, NAB’s Rodrigo Catril says in a commentary.

From The Wall Street Journal

After five days in an induced coma, Dean pulled through and has since recovered, but she says the experience has still left her with physical side effects.

From BBC

The US-based British content creator, who does not disclose his last name, says he has around 60,000 members in his server on Discord, an online chat service popular with gamers.

From BBC

Charlotte says she began to isolate herself, until she couldn't even face going to college except to sit exams.

From BBC

The Met Office says there could be some flooding and disruption to travel.

From BBC