Definitions

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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At least 235 people were killed when two major earthquakes rocked Venezuela on Wednesday evening, the country's health authorities say.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

“I learned a lot through that emotion as well. Always be grateful, always be thankful every time, and try to say ‘thank you’ always, especially to parents.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

Only seven states actually seceded under Buchanan; Lewis and Clark had nothing to do with the Oregon Trail, which is where they say they’re going.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Critics of the new policy, however, say that communicating basic information about deaths at parks is necessary because it can help make visitors aware of possible risks so they can take precautions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

When she asks if I want to come, I usually say no.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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