Dictionary definition · say
noun
- the chance to speak"let him have his say"
verb
- express in words"He said that he wanted to marry her"
- report or maintain"He alleged that he was the victim of a crime"
- express a supposition"Let us say that he did not tell the truth"
- have or contain a certain wording or form"The passage reads as follows"
- give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority"I said to him to go home"
- speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way"She pronounces French words in a funny way"
- communicate or express nonverbally"What does this painting say?"
- utter aloud"She said ‘Hello’ to everyone in the office"
- state as one's opinion or judgement; declare"I say let's forget this whole business"
- recite or repeat a fixed text"Say grace"
- indicate"The clock says noon"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).