says 1 of 2

verb

Definition of saysnext
present tense third-person singular of say
1
as in tells
to express (a thought or emotion) in words why don't you just say what's on your mind?

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in expresses
to convey in appropriate or telling terms I'm not quite sure how to say this, but that's the worst essay I've ever read

Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in recites
to give from memory say your prayers

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in assumes
to take as true or as a fact without actual proof let's say, for the sake of argument, that this is true

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

says

2 of 2

noun

plural of say
as in shares
the right to express a wish, choice, or opinion even if they decide otherwise, at least I had my say

Synonyms & Similar Words

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for says
  1. tells
  2. assumes
  3. puts
  4. believes
  5. speaks
  6. thinks
  7. discusses
  8. describes
Verb
  • Historic New Orleans Collection This is a museum, research center, and publisher that was founded in the 1960s and tells the story of New Orleans and the Gulf South through exhibitions, original texts, and its public research center.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Moving onto the finale, where Paul tells Jimmy to face his shame and fear with Alice.
    Jim Halterman, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of tells
Verb
  • The formula assumes that interest compounds over a full year, but most small loans are repaid within weeks or months.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • That assumes the Denver Broncos (9-6), who lost to the Los Angeles Chargers (9-6) on Thursday, hold on to the seventh playoff slot.
    Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of assumes
Verb
  • Difficult decisions have to be made and that always puts a strain on a relationship.
    Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That mark puts the Pistons firmly in the mix for a Play-In Tournament spot in the Eastern Conference and just two and a half games back of a top-six seed.
    Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of puts
Verb
  • Management believes that this steep discount is unwarranted given the robust growth opportunities experienced by its group companies, such as Canal+ Group, Havas, and Lagardère.
    Joe Cornell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Staging will embrace the past Jason Saft, the CEO of professional staging company Staged to Sell, has been in the real estate industry for over 20 years but believes there’s an aesthetic shift afoot.
    Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of believes
Verb
  • This song anchors the album and also speaks to the current state of the world.
    Vogue, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Below, Deadline speaks with MachineGames game director Jerk Gustafsson and Lucasfilm VP and GM Douglas Reilly about tackling a new approach to an iconic character and bringing classic elements to life.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of speaks
Verb
  • The guess here is that this will all unravel much faster than anyone currently thinks, leaving the country, and its new government, adrift and voters counting the days to the midterm elections.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Beyond leaning on friends in her own life, Duff thinks about the fact that her children have the benefit of growing up alongside the kids of Trainor, Moore, Tisdale and the other moms in their group — many of whom have a lot in common.
    Jack Irvin, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of thinks
Verb
  • The group discusses each video’s development and reception, while speculating as to why viewers connected so much with, say, Natalie Portman rapping obscenities.
    Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Botox is a costly commitment that Shafer discusses during a consultation.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of discusses
Verb
  • Lahar describes a remarkable resilience in how people adapt to crisis conditions.
    Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Friedman describes his first in-person meeting with co-leader Meqbil in Nicosia, Cyprus as transformative and reflected on a pivotal moment for the organization when hosting their cohort in Nicosia.
    Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of describes
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Thesaurus Entries Near says

saying uncle

says

say-so

See More Nearby Entries 

Cite this Entry

“Says.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/says. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.

Copy Citation

Share

More from Merriam-Webster on says

Nglish: Translation of says for Spanish Speakers

Britannica English: Translation of says for Arabic Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See All

Point of View: It's Personal

Plural and Possessive Names: A Guide

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

More Commonly Misspelled Words

Words You Always Have to Look Up
See All

Popular in Wordplay

See All

8 Words with Fascinating Histories

8 Words for Lesser-Known Musical Instruments

Birds Say the Darndest Things

10 Words from Taylor Swift Songs (Merriam's Version)

10 Scrabble Words Without Any Vowels
See All

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Word Game Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
naughty or nice
Are you naughty or nice? Quiz He's making a quiz, and checking it twice...