Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Say (-s, -ing, said, saith)
say (-s, -ing, said, saith), v. [OE sęcgan < L. 'to tell'.]
- Shout; proclaim; declare; cry out; [fig.] peal; ring.
- Promise; [reported speech.]
- Suppose.
- Ask; query; inquire; [direct quotation.]
- Answer; reply; explain; [direct quotation.]
- Be written; be cited; [direct quotation.]
- Murmur; whisper; speak softly.
- Entreat; plead.
- Think; postulate; prophesy.
- Speak; tell; state.
- Warn; [direct quotation.]
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