Definition for Say (-s, -ing, said, saith)

say (-s, -ing, said, saith), v. [OE sęcgan < L. 'to tell'.]

  1. Shout; proclaim; declare; cry out; [fig.] peal; ring.
  2. Promise; [reported speech.]
  3. Suppose.
  4. Ask; query; inquire; [direct quotation.]
  5. Answer; reply; explain; [direct quotation.]
  6. Be written; be cited; [direct quotation.]
  7. Murmur; whisper; speak softly.
  8. Entreat; plead.
  9. Think; postulate; prophesy.
  10. Speak; tell; state.
  11. Warn; [direct quotation.]

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