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SAY

(noun, verb, adverb, interj.)

Definitions

There are 14 meanings of the word Say.

How to pronounce say:

US

Say - as a noun

The chance to speak

Example: "Let him have his say"

Say - as a verb

Report or maintain

Example: "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
allege7aver7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assert6asseverate13maintain10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Express a supposition

Example: "Let us say that he did not tell the truth"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
suppose11

Have or contain a certain wording or form

Example: "The passage reads as follows"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
read5

Give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority

Example: "I said to him to go home"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enjoin13order6tell4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
request16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Communicate or express nonverbally

Example: "What does this painting say?"

Utter aloud

Example: "She said `hello' to everyone in the office"

State as one's opinion or judgement; declare

Example: "I say let's forget this whole business"

Recite or repeat a fixed text

Example: "Say grace"

Indicate

Example: "The clock says noon"

Say - as an adverb

For example; let us assume.

Example: "He was driving pretty fast, say, fifty miles per hour."

Say - as an interjection

Used to gain someone's attention before making an inquiry or suggestion

Example: "Say, what did you think about the movie?"

Example Sentences

"Please say that again."
"What did you say?"
"I can't hear what you're saying."
"Let me just say, you're doing a great job."
"They say it's going to rain tomorrow."
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Word Game Points

Is SAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, say is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SAY has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is SAY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, say is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SAY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is SAY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, say is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SAY has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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