Synonyms: say
Definition: the chance to speak
Usage: let him have his say
Similar words: chance, opportunity
Definition: a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
Usage: the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington; now is your chance
Synonyms: enjoin, say, order, tell
Definition: give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
Usage: I said to him to go home; She ordered him to do the shopping; The mother told the child to get dressed
Similar words: request
Definition: ask (a person) to do something
Usage: She asked him to be here at noon; I requested that she type the entire manuscript
Definition: express a supposition
Usage: Let us say that he did not tell the truth; Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?
Similar words: speculate
Definition: talk over conjecturally, or review in an idle or casual way and with an element of doubt or without sufficient reason to reach a conclusion
Usage: We were speculating whether the President had to resign after the scandal
Synonyms: say
Definition: indicate
Usage: The clock says noon
Similar words: show, record, register, read
Definition: indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments
Usage: The thermometer showed thirteen degrees below zero; The gauge read `empty'
Synonyms: say
Definition: communicate or express nonverbally
Usage: What does this painting say?; Did his face say anything about how he felt?
Similar words: convey
Definition: make known; pass on, of information
Usage: She conveyed the message to me
Synonyms: say
Definition: recite or repeat a fixed text
Usage: Say grace; She said her `Hail Mary'
Similar words: recite
Definition: repeat aloud from memory
Usage: she recited a poem; The pupil recited his lesson for the day
Synonyms: say
Definition: utter aloud
Usage: She said `Hello' to everyone in the office
Similar words: express, utter, verbalise, verbalize, give tongue to
Definition: articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
Usage: She expressed her anger; He uttered a curse
Definition: express in words
Usage: He said that he wanted to marry her; tell me what is bothering you; state your opinion; state your name
Similar words: express, utter, verbalise, verbalize, give tongue to
Definition: articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
Usage: She expressed her anger; He uttered a curse
Definition: report or maintain
Usage: He alleged that he was the victim of a crime; He said it was too late to intervene in the war; The registrar says that I owe the school money
Similar words: assert, asseverate, maintain
Definition: state categorically
Definition: have or contain a certain wording or form
Usage: The passage reads as follows; What does the law say?
Definition: have as a feature
Usage: This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France