v.
(says; past and past part. said)
- utter words so as to convey information, an opinion, an instruction, etc.
▸(of a text or symbol) convey information or instructions.
▸(of a clock or watch) indicate (a time).
▸
(be said)
be asserted or reported.
▸recite (a speech or formula).
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(say something for)
present a consideration in favour of or excusing.
- assume as a hypothesis.
exclam.
N. Amer. informal used to express surprise or to draw attention to a remark or question.
n.
an opportunity to state one's opinion or feelings.
▸an opportunity to influence events.
Phrase
- go without saying
be obvious. - how say you?
Law how do you find? (used to request a jury's verdict). - I say!
Brit. dated used to express surprise or to draw attention to a remark. - say the word
give permission or instructions. - there is no saying
it is impossible to know. - they say
it is rumoured. - when all is said and done
when everything is taken into account.
Derivative
Etymology
OE secgan, of Gmc origin.
