verb “say”
infinitive say; he says; past tense said; past part. said; ger. saying
- to communicate information to someone
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He said he would be here tomorrow.
- to articulate words or sounds
Please say your name slowly and clearly.
- to repeat from memory or read aloud something prepared
Martha, will you say the Pledge of Allegiance?
- to show a message through writing
The sign says it’s 50 kilometres to Paris.
- to express a common saying or belief
They say "when in Rome, do as the Romans do."
noun “say”
singular say, plural says or uncountable
- the opportunity or authority to express an opinion or participate in a decision
I don't have a say in the matter.
adverb “say”
- used to introduce a suggestion or an example
Pick a color you think they'd like, say, peach.