Definitions

say

[sey] / seɪ /

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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The shop is a nonprofit owned by SAY Detroit, with 100% of profits supporting local programs, including clinics, housing, and youth education.

From Salon • Sep. 3, 2025

Feelings for the Stafford family are especially strong at the SAY Detroit Play Center, a philanthropic project launched by Albom in the wake of Detroit’s hosting the Super Bowl in February 2006.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2024

SAY CHEESE: This one might give an audiophile a heart attack, but that doesn’t make it any less adorable.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2023

But here’s the thing: They SAY they’re straight.

From Slate • May 26, 2020

Isidore, nervously, took the pen from her and wrote: AND SAY WHAT?

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick

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