Say vs. Speak
Sayverb
(transitive) To pronounce.
Sayverb
(transitive) To recite.
Sayverb
To tell, either verbally or in writing.
Sayverb
To indicate in a written form.
Sayverb
(impersonal) To have a common expression; used in singular passive voice or plural active voice to indicate a rumor or well-known fact.
Sayverb
Suppose, assume; used to mark an example, supposition or hypothesis.
Sayverb
(intransitive) To speak; to express an opinion; to make answer; to reply.
Sayverb
To bet as a wager on an outcome; by extension, used to express belief in an outcome by the speaker.
Sayverb
To try; to assay.
Saynoun
A chance to speak; the right or power to influence or make a decision.
Saynoun
A type of fine cloth similar to serge.
Saynoun
Trial by sample; assay; specimen.
Saynoun
Tried quality; temper; proof.
Saynoun
Essay; trial; attempt.
Sayadverb
For example; let us assume.
Sayinterjection
(colloquial) Used to gain one's attention before making an inquiry or suggestion
Say
Saw.
Saynoun
Trial by sample; assay; sample; specimen; smack.
Saynoun
Tried quality; temper; proof.
Saynoun
Essay; trial; attempt.
Saynoun
A kind of silk or satin.
Saynoun
A delicate kind of serge, or woolen cloth.
Saynoun
A speech; something said; an expression of opinion; a current story; a maxim or proverb.
Sayverb
To try; to assay.
Sayverb
To utter or express in words; to tell; to speak; to declare; as, he said many wise things.
Sayverb
To repeat; to rehearse; to recite; to pronounce; as, to say a lesson.
Sayverb
To announce as a decision or opinion; to state positively; to assert; hence, to form an opinion upon; to be sure about; to be determined in mind as to.
Sayverb
To mention or suggest as an estimate, hypothesis, or approximation; hence, to suppose; - in the imperative, followed sometimes by the subjunctive; as, he had, say fifty thousand dollars; the fox had run, say ten miles.
Sayverb
To speak; to express an opinion; to make answer; to reply.
Saynoun
the chance to speak;
Sayverb
express in words;
Sayverb
report or maintain;
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express a supposition;
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have or contain a certain wording or form;
Sayverb
state as one's opinion or judgement; declare;
Sayverb
utter aloud;
Sayverb
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority;
Sayverb
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way;
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recite or repeat a fixed text;
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communicate or express nonverbally;
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indicate;
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utter words so as to convey information, an opinion, a feeling or intention, or an instruction
Sayverb
(of a text or a symbolic representation) convey specified information or instructions
Sayverb
enable a listener or reader to learn or understand something by conveying or revealing (information or ideas)
Sayverb
(of a clock or watch) indicate (a specified time)
Sayverb
be asserted or reported
Sayverb
present a consideration in favour of or excusing (someone or something)
Sayverb
utter the whole of (a speech or other set of words, typically one learned in advance)
Sayverb
assume something in order to work out what its consequences would be; make a hypothesis
Sayverb
used parenthetically to indicate that something is being suggested as possible or likely but not certain
Sayinterjection
used to express surprise or to draw attention to a remark or question
Saynoun
an opportunity for stating one's opinion or feelings
Saynoun
an opportunity to influence developments and policy
Speakverb
(intransitive) To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
Speakverb
(intransitive) To have a conversation.
Speakverb
(by extension) To communicate or converse by some means other than orally, such as writing or facial expressions.
Speakverb
(intransitive) To deliver a message to a group; to deliver a speech.
Speakverb
(transitive) To be able to communicate in a language.
Speakverb
(transitive) To utter.
Speakverb
(transitive) To communicate (some fact or feeling); to bespeak, to indicate.
Speakverb
To understand (as though it were a language).
Speakverb
(intransitive) To produce a sound; to sound.
Speakverb
To address; to accost; to speak to.
Speaknoun
language, jargon, or terminology used uniquely in a particular environment or group.
Speaknoun
Speach, conversation.
Speaknoun
(dated) a low class bar, a speakeasy.
Speakverb
To utter words or articulate sounds, as human beings; to express thoughts by words; as, the organs may be so obstructed that a man may not be able to speak.
Speakverb
To express opinions; to say; to talk; to converse.
Speakverb
To utter a speech, discourse, or harangue; to adress a public assembly formally.
Speakverb
To discourse; to make mention; to tell.
Speakverb
To give sound; to sound.
Speakverb
To convey sentiments, ideas, or intelligence as if by utterance; as, features that speak of self-will.
Speakverb
To utter with the mouth; to pronounce; to utter articulately, as human beings.
Speakverb
To utter in a word or words; to say; to tell; to declare orally; as, to speak the truth; to speak sense.
Speakverb
To declare; to proclaim; to publish; to make known; to exhibit; to express in any way.
Speakverb
To talk or converse in; to utter or pronounce, as in conversation; as, to speak Latin.
Speakverb
To address; to accost; to speak to.
Speakverb
express in speech;
Speakverb
exchange thoughts; talk with;
Speakverb
use language;
Speakverb
give a speech to;
Speakverb
make a characteristic or natural sound;
Speakverb
say something in order to convey information or to express a feeling
Speakverb
have a conversation
Speakverb
utter (a word, message, etc.)
Speakverb
communicate in or be able to communicate in (a specified language)
Speakverb
make a speech or contribute to a debate
Speakverb
express the views or position of (another)
Speakverb
convey one's views or position indirectly
Speakverb
answer (a question) or address (an issue or problem)
Speakverb
mention or discuss in speech or writing
Speakverb
talk to in order to reprove or advise
Speakverb
talk to in order to give or obtain information
Speakverb
discuss or comment on formally
Speakverb
appeal or relate to
Speakverb
(of behaviour, an object, etc.) serve as evidence for something
Speakverb
show (someone or something) to be in a particular state or to possess a certain quality
Speakverb
(of a musical instrument or other object) make a sound when functioning
Speakverb
(of a hound) bark.
