Abigail hoped that when the colonies achieved independence, women in America would join in the victory and finally have a say over their own lives without having to bow to the authority of men in โ€ฆ

3 days agoย ยท say (third-person singular simple present says, present participle saying, simple past and past participle said) (transitive) To pronounce.

(colloquial) Used to gain one's attention before making an inquiry or suggestion. Say, what did you think about the movie?

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Definition of say verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

SAY definition: 1. to pronounce words or sounds, to express a thought, opinion, or suggestion, or to state a factโ€ฆ. Learn more.

  1. A turn or chance to speak: Having had my say, I sat down. 2. The right or power to influence or make a decision: Citizens have a say in the councils of government. All I want is some say in the matter. 3. โ€ฆ
  2. The verb say does not take a person as its direct object, only a word or clause: He said a few words and sat down. If a person is mentioned after say, the word to must be used before it: He said to her that โ€ฆ

    You use say in expressions such as I would just like to say to introduce what you are actually saying, or to indicate that you are expressing an opinion or admitting a fact.

The verb say does not take a person as its direct object, only a word or clause: He said a few words and sat down. If a person is mentioned after say, the word to must be used before it: He said to her that โ€ฆ

You use say in expressions such as I would just like to say to introduce what you are actually saying, or to indicate that you are expressing an opinion or admitting a fact.

2 days agoย ยท To have your say means to get an opportunity to deliver your opinion on something. If you're at a loud and hostile town council meeting, you might not get a chance to have your say โ€ฆ

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