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saysay /seɪ/ verb (past tense and past participle said /sed/ /sez/) 1 to say something► say to use particular words to tell someone something: “It is time for dinner,” she said.Tom said that he got a new bike.Did she say what time she would be home?➔ You use say about the words someone uses when speaking. You can also use it about the words someone writes: He said in his email that he was enjoying his vacation. ➔ GRAMMAR: Don't say: She said me that she was a doctor. Say: She said that she was a doctor.► mention to say someone or something's name, or say that something has happened, without giving a lot of information: She mentioned that he has a new girlfriend, but didn’t tell me her name.I didn’t know he won! He never even mentioned it!► add to say another thing about something that you have just been talking about: “It was a long drive,” Paul said. Jane added, “we’re really tired.”She added that the weather had been very bad.► specify AWL to say something in an exact and detailed way: The rules specify that the ball must land inside the court.He did not specify how much I would get paid.► utter (formal) to say something, usually one word or a few words: No one uttered a word.► pronounce to make the sounds of a word or letter: You don’t pronounce the “b” in “lamb.”► recite to say the words of a poem or story that you have learned, without reading it: He recited the speech that President Lincoln gave at Gettysburg.► dictate to say something to someone, so that he or she can write the exact words that you are saying: She dictated the letter to her secretary.► declare to say something very firmly. Declare is mainly used in writing: “I won’t go!” she declared.He declared that he would not help her anymore.2 to say something in an official or public way► announce to tell people officially that something will happen or has happened: “I will retire,” he announced, “in June.”The publishing company announced that the book would be in stores by July.The president announced an agreement to reduce the number of nuclear missiles.► state to say something publicly or officially, in a clear way: “He no longer works for this company,” Smith stated.The police officer stated that the driver had been speeding.► testify to tell a court what you know about something: Williams testified that Hayes had stolen the money.3 to tell people about something that you have noticed► remark to say what you have noticed about something: “You look tired,” he remarked.Her father remarked on how hard she had worked.► observe observe means the same as remark: “Tom and Rick argue a lot,” she observed.The doctor observed that some patients do not take their medications.4 to say something suddenly► exclaim to say something loudly and suddenly because you are surprised, excited, or angry: “You’ve grown so much!” exclaimed Jake’s aunt.He looked at his watch and exclaimed that he was going to be late for work.► blurt out to say something suddenly and without thinking, especially because you are nervous, surprised, or excited: “Mark! I never expected to see you here,” she blurted out.Peter blurted out the news before we could stop him.5 to say something in an angry way► snap to say something suddenly in an angry way: “Oh, never mind!” Josie snapped.The singer snapped at reporters who were shouting questions at him.► snarl to say something in a mean angry way: “You can wait!” he snarled.She angrily snarled an answer.► growl to say something in a low angry voice: “Get out of my way,” he growled.A man with a beard growled at her in Spanish.➔ Snarl and growl are like the noises animals such as dogs make when they are angry.6 to use words to show your feelings, opinions, or ideas► express to use words to tell people your feelings or ideas: The teacher expressed concern about Lucy’s lack of progress.At two years old, she cannot express her ideas because she doesn’t have the words to do so.► comment AWL to give your opinion about something: The judge refused to comment on the case because the trial was still going on.He commented that the decision had been unfair.► put to use particular words to talk about something: The machine is difficult to use. As one parent put it, “calculus is easier.”➔ You often use put in the phrase put sth into words: It is hard to put into words what I feel right now.7 to say that something is definitely true or not true► insist to say and repeat firmly that something is true, even when other people think you may not be telling the truth: “This diet is easy and it works,” Cowan insists.Adamson’s lawyer insisted that he was innocent.► claim to say that something is true, even though it has not been proved to be true or when many people do not believe that it is true: The doctor claimed to have discovered a cure for cancer.Martin claims that he was with friends at the time of the murder.➔ Claim is not often used to say exactly what someone said, but it can also be used that way: “It was my idea,” claimed Robinson.► argue to say that you think something is true and give reasons for this: Some people argue that there is a link between poverty and crime.The Senator argued against taking any military action and said that he thought it was too risky.► swear to say firmly that what you are saying is true. You use swear when you want to show how serious you are about telling the truth: I swear I never meant to hurt him!She swore that she had seen Milton leaving the house that night.► confirm AWL to say that something that other people have said is true: The police have confirmed that the two men are being held on terrorism charges.No one has been able to confirm reports of troops crossing the border.► deny AWL (formal) to say that something is definitely not true, especially when other people have accused you of doing something bad: Smith denied any involvement in the robbery.Hale denied that he had ever asked Moran for a loan.► protest to say that something is not true, when someone else says that it is true: “I’m not a baby!” Corinna protested.They protested that the new program would not create jobs, as government officials had said. ➔ see these entries for other words you can use instead of “say”: answer1, mumble, repeat1, shout1, suggest, whisper |