Meaning : Express a supposition.
Example :
Let us say that he did not tell the truth.
Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?.
Synonyms : suppose
Meaning : Have or contain a certain wording or form.
Example :
The passage reads as follows.
What does the law say?.
Synonyms : read
Meaning : Speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way.
Example :
She pronounces French words in a funny way.
I cannot say `zip wire'.
Can the child sound out this complicated word?.
Synonyms : articulate, enounce, enunciate, pronounce, sound out
Meaning : Communicate or express nonverbally.
Example :
What does this painting say?.
Did his face say anything about how he felt?.
Meaning : Utter aloud.
Example :
She said `Hello' to everyone in the office.
Meaning : State as one's opinion or judgement. Declare.
Example :
I say let's forget this whole business.
Meaning : Recite or repeat a fixed text.
Example :
Say grace.
She said her `Hail Mary'.
Meaning : Indicate.
Example :
The clock says noon.