to say
say
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sei
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Definizione e significato di "say"in inglese

to say
01

dire

to use words and our voice to show what we are thinking or feeling 
to say definition and meaning
informazioni grammaticali
composizione morfologica
semplice
verbo d’azione
regolare
presente
say
3ª persona singolare
says
participio presente
saying
passato semplice
said
participio passato
said
Esempi
He was saying that he wanted to quit his job and travel the world. 
1.1

dire, affermare

used to talk about something that is reported or people believe is true 
Esempi
The author is said to be working on a sequel to the best-selling novel. 
1.2

indicare, specificare

(of a text or visual representation) to provide specific information or directions 
Esempi
The contract doesn't say anything about bonuses. 
1.3

esprimere, comunicare

to convey information, thoughts, or feelings indirectly, such as by gestures or expressions 
Esempi
Her smile said everything. 
1.4

dire, recitare

to utter the words or phrases of a prayer, speech, etc., particularly one learned earlier 
Esempi
He said the Lord's Prayer before going to bed. 
1.5

indicare, segnare

(of a watch or clock) to show a particular time 
Esempi
The clock in the car said one minute to seven in the evening. 
02

dire

to express one's point of view or opinion on something 
Esempi
I have to say that I disagree with your assessment of the situation. 
03

assumere

to suggest an example or assume something to be the case 
Esempi
Let's say we buy a new car, what factors should we consider before making the purchase? 
01

diritto di parlare

the right or chance to give an opinion about something 
informazioni grammaticali
stato di animatezza
astratto
composizione morfologica
semplice
numerabile
singular
not gender specific
forma plurale
says
Esempi
The committee gave everyone a say in the decision-making process to ensure all viewpoints were considered. 
01

dico che

used to draw attention to a remark or comment 
Dialectamerican flagAmerican
Esempi
Say, did you hear the news about the festival? 
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