say

[seɪ]

Definition:
1. The chance to speak.
2. Express in words.
3. State as one's opinion or judgement; declare.

Use 'say' in a sentence:

• 1. They say somebody slit her throat.
• 2. You always twist everything I say.
• 3. You're a great help, I must say!
• 4. He doesn't say those silly things that unthinking people say.
• 5. It's not what you say, it's the way that you say it.
• 6. What did he say?
• 7. They judged it wise to say nothing.
• 8. You can't stop people saying what they think.
• 9. I wouldn't say no to a drink.
• 10. It's a free country; I'll say what I like!
• 11. Thirdly, I would like to say that.
• 12. It's not for me to say why he left.
• 13. For the love of God, tell me what he said!
• 14. How can you say such a thing?
• 15. Nobody knew what to say.
• 16. I didn't say owt.
• 17. Critics say his paintings are worthless.
• 18. I don't know what to say.
• 19. She lost it, just as I said she would.
• 20. That's easy for you to say.
• 21. What else did he say?
• 22. He didn't even say sorry.
• 23. Like I said, you're always welcome to stay.
• 24. He wouldn't come ─ he said he was too busy.
• 25. I said I'd go just to keep him happy.
• 26. If I might just say something.
• 27. We had no say in the decision to sell the company.
• 28. He didn't say he had company.
• 29. What did he say to you?
• 30. I'm confused—say all that again.
• 31. That's a nice thing to say!
• 32. I can't rightly say what happened.
• 33. Don't read too much into what she says.
• 34. I said I'd go, just to keep him happy.
• 35. Could you say it again, please?
• 36. I fumbled for something to say.
• 37. The shareholders want more say in how the company is run.
• 38. They both said much the same thing.
• 39. It is said that she lived to be over 100.
• 40. Now let me see ─ where did he say he lived?
• 41. I don't know how you can say things like that.
• 42. I didn't pay attention to what she was saying.
• 43. I'm surprised that you of all people should say that.
• 44. I'd say he was 25 to 30 years old.
• 45. You mustn't say things like that.
• 46. What d'you say?
• 47. Number Ten had nothing to say on the matter.
• 48. When you're done, perhaps I can say something.
• 49. You can't stop people from saying what they think.
• 50. What did she actually say?
• 51. I don't see how that follows from what you've just said.
• 52. It's obvious from what he said that something is wrong.
• 53. Staff say the decision was his.
• 54. Under normal circumstances, I would say 'yes'.
• 55. People want a greater say in local government.
• 56. They say she has a 'past'.
• 57. It's nonsense to say they don't care.
• 58. They now say that red wine is good for you.