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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"This means that tech companies in China, when they're building a new AI model, don't have to start from scratch," says Olson.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

"Looking back, I would just tell 17-year-old Tony to enjoy it, keep his records up to date and don't miss out on other things in life too," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

"On the way out, some of the prisoners came out of their cells and started lambasting the away side for losing the game," Tony says.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

"It's just overwhelming emotion", Tony says, following a guard of honour given to him by both sets of players.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“Okay,” Nate says, “but that’s also the one that will be the most difficult, designwise.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam