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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"But the truth is we played Simon Says and read two books and taught children how to say 'hello, how are you?' in sign language and that was it."

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Says another mysterious figure: “He would go to brief the president and was not prepared at all, almost to the point where it was an embarrassment.”

From Slate • May 9, 2026

Says Westwater, "This could mean that this brain area, the dopaminergic midbrain, processes increased nutrients or calories of sweet flavors, which supports rodent work showing that this brain region is important for sugar seeking."

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

Says May, “Amending could bring more scrutiny to your return, and that could lead to more headaches.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Says I, “Then play what you will,” and says he, that he will play what I wish, & now I am in some dudgeon, & says I, “Then, Prince, I wish to hear your Favorite.”

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson