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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"Santa has come early for farmers" in Northern Ireland after the UK government proposals to tax inherited farmland have been watered down, a County Down farmer has said.

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While there they were affected by separate experiences which they say mean they want to provide a roof over the heads of those in need, through the charity Refugees at Home.

From BBC

Recalling his time growing up next door to Rea, he said both their dads built up the ice cream business "but we were into the music".

From BBC

With songbirds in decline across Europe, he said it is important to "cherish" moments like this.

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The defence ministry in Moscow said on Tuesday that Ukrainian forces had been "hit" at Hrabovske and several other villages in Sumy region.

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