SAYS Synonyms: 176 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

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present tense third-person singular of say

as in tells

to express (a thought or emotion) in words why don't you just say what's on your mind?

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as in expresses

to convey in appropriate or telling terms I'm not quite sure how to say this, but that's the worst essay I've ever read

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as in recites

to give from memory say your prayers

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reads

as in assumes

to take as true or as a fact without actual proof let's say, for the sake of argument, that this is true

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says

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noun

plural of say

as in shares

the right to express a wish, choice, or opinion even if they decide otherwise, at least I had my say

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Historic New Orleans Collection This is a museum, research center, and publisher that was founded in the 1960s and tells the story of New Orleans and the Gulf South through exhibitions, original texts, and its public research center.

Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Moving onto the finale, where Paul tells Jimmy to face his shame and fear with Alice.

Jim Halterman, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024

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