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

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

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

    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

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

    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

      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

        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.

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

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