SAY definition: 1. to pronounce words or sounds, to express a thought, opinion, or suggestion, or to state a fact…. Learn more.

Definition of say verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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Say means to speak, so any time you utter a word, you're saying it. If you write an editorial about dogs in the paper, that's also a form of saying. Someone could quote you as saying "dogs should be worshipped." You can say something with your body language, too.

1. A turn or chance to speak: Having had my say, I sat down. 2. The right or power to influence or make a decision: Citizens have a say in the councils of government. All I want is some say in the matter. 3. Archaic Something said; a statement.

SAY definition: to utter or pronounce; speak. See examples of say used in a sentence.

There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word say, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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say (third-person singular simple present says, present participle saying, simple past and past participle said) (transitive) To pronounce.

You use say in expressions such as I would just like to say to introduce what you are actually saying, or to indicate that you are expressing an opinion or admitting a fact.