say
/seɪ/verb
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1
To pronounce.
2
To recite.
3
To tell, either verbally or in writing.
4
To indicate in a written form.
5
To have a common expression; used in singular passive voice or plural active voice to indicate a rumor or well-known fact.
6
Suppose, assume; used to mark an example, supposition or hypothesis.
7
To speak; to express an opinion; to make answer; to reply.
8
To bet as a wager on an outcome; by extension, used to express belief in an outcome by the speaker.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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