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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"If we start banning people from entering the country because we don't like what they say, I worry where that ends up," he said, while calling West's past comments "really vile".

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Experts say it’s best to avoid lending money to friends and family if possible.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Many traders say they are mentally worn down by the daily drip of headlines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Last week, Korean Air became the latest carrier to say it was moving into emergency management mode.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Between the other bussers side-eyeing my sudden elevated status and the sad-faced out-of-towners asking if the rumor about Fireball was true, I couldn’t hear a word of what Sadie and Max had to say.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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