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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.