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Meanings of say in English

Portuguese
dizer
Catalan
parlar
Spanish
articular

Speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way.

dizer
Portuguese
dizer
Catalan
manifestar
Spanish
mandar

To give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority.

dizer
Portuguese
declarar
Catalan
declarar
Spanish
declarar

To report or maintain.

declarar
Portuguese
estar formulado ou redigido com certas palavras
Spanish
decir

To have or contain a certain wording or form.

estar formulado ou redigido com certas palavras
Synonyms
Examples for "read"
Examples for "read"
1
The menu read 'Hillsborough Castle'-thename 'Government House' had long since gone.
Outposts: journeys to the surviving relics of the british empire
2
Essential staff needed to continue critical work will remain, the statement read.
Reuters
3
Also read: 'Mandela Fridays' set to become a reality across South Africa
The South African
4
I believe the road test is an especially good read this week.
The Irish Times
5
The final entry, for December 15, simply read Storm ended, sea calm.
News.com.au
Usage of say in English
1
Health researchers say living in such conditions can damage young people's health.
Radio NZ
2
Don't say 'number.' Say 'amount.' Apparently, this was very important... to Dick.
Here's the deal: don't touch me
3
Health officials say the public health risk has been assessed as low.
Radio NZ
4
Industry sources say these slots have a market value of £50 million.
The Irish Times
5
Police support groups, however, say the officers were only maintaining public order.
Reuters
6
However, proxy firms say they do listen to companies' points of view.
Reuters
7
They say seven million Zimbabweans are facing severe food shortages this year.
The Irish Times
8
Let today be the day... Let me just say you look good.
Feminist dot com
9
However, many health professionals say the guidelines do not go far enough.
BBC
10
Government officials and shipowners say conditions have improved significantly in recent years.
Reuters
11
Ayla no say Jondalar words right, Jondalar no say Ayla words right.
The Valley of Horses
12
State authorities say they only became aware of the problem in 2000.
Reuters
13
Masutha, however, could not say exactly how much free education will cost.
The South African
14
Analysts say events in Iran present an 'upside risk' for oil markets.
Reuters
15
By the way, your brother called earlier to say Happy New Year.
Anthropology of an american girl: a novel
16
They say that keeping that number a secret is simply industry practice.
Wired
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Translations for say
Say through the time
Say across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
New Zealand
Common
Canada
Common
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