say definition

1. the chance to speak
• examples: let him have his say
2. communicate or express nonverbally
• examples: What does this painting say?
• examples: Did his face say anything about how he felt?
3. utter aloud
• examples: She said `Hello' to everyone in the office
4. state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
• examples: I say let's forget this whole business
5. recite or repeat a fixed text
• examples: Say grace
• examples: She said her `Hail Mary'
6. indicate
• examples: The clock says noon