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to say
01
to use words and our voice to show what we are thinking or feeling
Transitive: to say that
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Irregular
Present tense
say
3rd person singular
says
Present participle
saying
Past simple
said
Past participle
said
Examples
He was saying that he wanted to quit his job and travel the world.
1.1
used to talk about something that is reported or people believe is true
Examples
The author is said to be working on a sequel to the best-selling novel.
1.2
(of a text or visual representation) to provide specific information or directions
Transitive: to say a piece of information | to say to do sth | to say that
Examples
The contract doesn't say anything about bonuses.
1.3
to convey information, thoughts, or feelings indirectly, such as by gestures or expressions
Transitive: to say sth | to say that
Examples
Her smile said everything.
1.4
to utter the words or phrases of a prayer, speech, etc., particularly one learned earlier
Transitive: to say predetermined words
Examples
He said the Lord's Prayer before going to bed.
1.5
(of a watch or clock) to show a particular time
Transitive: to say a time
Examples
The clock in the car said one minute to seven in the evening.
02
to express one's point of view or opinion on something
Transitive: to say that
Examples
I have to say that I disagree with your assessment of the situation.
03
to suggest an example or assume something to be the case
Transitive: to say that | to say sth
Examples
Let's say we buy a new car, what factors should we consider before making the purchase?
Say
01
the right or chance to give an opinion about something
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
says
Examples
The committee gave everyone a say in the decision-making process to ensure all viewpoints were considered.
say
01
used to draw attention to a remark or comment
Dialect
American
AmericanExamples
Say, did you hear the news about the festival?
Lexical Tree
said
saying
unsay
say
