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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They did not say what steps they would next take.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The BOJ’s June meeting is a major event for the yen, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

France defender Ibrahima Konate is "deeply saddened" that he was unable to say goodbye to Liverpool supporters after confirmation he will leave the club this summer.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

But this race differs in a few key ways, experts say.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

“I’ll run it over there now,” I say.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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