Synonyms for say
53 synonyms for “say”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Say as in “tell”
verb: express in words
- tell
- state
- articulate
- speak
- talk
- voice
- argue
- insist
- understand
- raise
- enunciate
- acknowledge
- announce
- give
- sound
- assert
- indicate
- debate
- expect
- answer
- respond
- disclose
- deliver
- take
- asseverate
Say as in “read”
verb: have or contain a certain wording or form
- read
- mention
- comment
- word
- have
- note
- protest
- address
- speech
- go
- saying
Say as in “suppose”
verb: express a supposition
- suppose
- consider
- yes
- chance
- reason
- suggest
- believe
- let
- think
- thought
Say as in “order”
verb: give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
- maintain
Say as in “allege”
verb: report or maintain
- allege
- contend
- aver
Say as in “pronounce”
verb: speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
- pronounce
- utter
- declare
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