noun
definition
A chance to speak; the right or power to influence or make a decision.
verb
definition
To pronounce.
example
Please say your name slowly and clearly.
definition
To recite.
example
Martha, will you say the Pledge of Allegiance?
definition
To tell, either verbally or in writing.
example
He said he would be here tomorrow.
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To indicate in a written form.
example
The sign says it’s 50 kilometres to Paris.
definition
To have a common expression; used in singular passive voice or plural active voice to indicate a rumor or well-known fact.
example
They say "when in Rome, do as the Romans do", which means "behave as those around you do."
definition
Suppose, assume; used to mark an example, supposition or hypothesis.
example
A holiday somewhere warm – Florida, say – would be nice.
definition
To speak; to express an opinion; to make answer; to reply.
definition
(of a possession, especially money) To bet as a wager on an outcome; by extension, used to express belief in an outcome by the speaker.
adverb
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For example; let us assume.
example
He was driving pretty fast, say, fifty miles per hour.
interjection
definition
Used to gain someone's attention before making an inquiry or suggestion
example
Say, what did you think about the movie?