verb#51 by frequency

say

/seɪ/

To pronounce; To tell, either verbally or in writing; To recite; To indicate in a written form

Meanings

1
To pronounce
- I know what I said.
  Tatoeba · CK · CC BY 2.0 FR
- I have to say no.
  Tatoeba · CK · CC BY 2.0 FR
2
To tell, either verbally or in writing
3
To recite
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 speakerrare
9
To try; to assayrare