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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Scientists say sunlight scattering through Mars' dusty atmosphere likely caused the effect.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

"I found what I would say was a grape-sized lump on the top of my left breast," she said.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Some analysts say the real warning sign won’t necessarily appear in revenue growth, but in slowing net new store additions, rising closure rates, or deteriorating franchisee retention.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

They say there are several biologically plausible explanations for the findings.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Joyce asked, her smile sharpening, narrowing, when Bee still didn’t say anything.

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

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