say

Main Entry:: ¹say
Pronunciation:: \ˈsā, Southern also ˈse\
Function:: verb
Inflected Form(s):: said \ˈsed, especially when subject follows səd\ ; say·ing \ˈsā-iŋ\ ; says \ˈsez, sometimes ˈsāz, especially when subject follows səz\
Etymology:: Middle English, from Old English secgan; akin to Old High German sagēn to say, Lithuanian sakyti, Greek ennepein to speak, tell
Date:: before 12th century

transitive verb1 a: to express in words : state b: to state as opinion or belief : declare2 a: utter , pronounce b: recite , repeat <say your prayers>3 a: indicate , show <the clock says five minutes after twelve> b: to give expression to : communicate <a glance that said all that was necessary>4: suppose , assume <let's say you're right>intransitive verb: to express oneself : speak

— say·er

\ˈsā-ər, ˈser\ noun

— say uncle

: to admit defeat

— that is to say

: in other words : in effect

— to say nothing of

: not to mention : and notably in addition <will need more time, to say nothing of money>

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