78 Synonyms & Antonyms For SAY

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Definitions say [sey] / seɪ / VERB make declaration Synonyms STRONGEST add announce answer assert claim convey declare deliver disclose do estimate express maintain mention read repeat reply report respond reveal speak state suggest tell voice STRONG affirm allege communicate conjecture divulge flap gab guess imagine imply jaw judge lip opine orate perform pronounce rap recite rehearse relate remark render rumor spiel utter verbalize yak WEAK break silence come out with give voice make known put forth put into words Antonyms STRONGEST ask be quiet conceal deny disclaim hide hold keep keep secret listen neglect question refrain request retain suppress withhold STRONG fail praise

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County supervisor represents 2 million people in a sprawling Westside and San Fernando Valley district, ended weeks of speculation about her political intentions, saying her work in the county “is not finished.”

From Los Angeles Times

"It seems rugby has lost it's soul in Wales," he said.

From BBC

That has denied him the chance of what he said would be a "very emotional" return to his "second home after Sunderland".

From BBC

"I don't really focus on that," said Smith-Njigba, a team player who also does a surprising amount of blocking for a star wide receiver.

From Barron's

By contrast, artificial turf is "like running on concrete," he said.

From Barron's

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