say
//seɪ//
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.
exclamation
1
used to express surprise, to attract attention, or to introduce a remark
Say, that's a great idea!