says

[sez] / sɛz /

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 wedding was making what was already spiritual, physical,” Clyde says.

From Los Angeles Times

Eight years later, Delka speaks no Spanish but says she feels intensely Puerto Rican.

From Los Angeles Times

And Brown says it’s only a matter of time — and money — before others join and start contending for medals.

From Los Angeles Times

The radio quiz caller finally says, “I’m sorry, maybe next time.”

From Los Angeles Times

It says that an armed attack against one or more members will be considered an attack against all.

From BBC