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 PM says he only found out this week that Lord Mandelson had failed developed vetting.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

United says there is a page dedicated to international travel requirements on its website that mentions many countries require six months validity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Scotland's Robert MacIntyre insists he is not fazed by criticism of his behaviour at the Masters, but says he is working to keep his emotions in check.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

There’s even a line in your passport that says, “If your passport expires within six months of your date of departure, you may be denied entry to some countries.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

His stare says for real louder than any words could.

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