To utter aloud; pronounce: The children said, "Good morning."
To express in words: Say what's on your mind.
To state as one's opinion or judgment; declare: I say let's eat out.
To state as a determination of fact: It's hard to say who is right in this matter.
To indicate; show: The clock says half past two.
To give nonverbal expression to; signify or embody: It was an act that said "devotion."
To repeat or recite: said grace.
To report or maintain; allege.
To suppose; assume: Let's say that you're right.
A turn or chance to speak: Having had my say, I sat down.
The right or power to influence or make a decision: Citizens have a say in the councils of government. All I want is some say in the matter.
Archaic Something said; a statement.
Approximately: There were, say, 500 people present.
For instance: a woodwind, say an oboe.
to say nothing of
see under not to mention.