say

//seɪ//
A1Frequency Level 1Neutral
Visual representation of say

Verb

sayInfinitive
sayPresent tense
saidPast tense
saidPast participle
sayingPresent participle
saysThird-person singular
1

to utter words or articulate sounds with ordinary speech; to express something in words

She said hello to me.

2

to state or declare something as one's opinion or judgment

I would say this is the best option.

3

to indicate or show something; to convey information without words

The sign says no parking.

4

to assume or suppose something for the sake of argument

Let's say you won the lottery. What would you do?

Noun

1

an opportunity to state one's opinion or express one's views

Everyone should have a say in the decision.

2

influence or power in a decision

I want to have a say in this decision.

Synonym

exclamation

1

used to express surprise, to attract attention, or to introduce a remark

Say, that's a great idea!