| 词汇 | thesaurus_articles_to-say-something |
| 释义 | to say somethingThese words are all used when you express a thought or state information. Say is a very common word. It can be used with a noun as an object, or with speech to indicate the words spoken by someone. When I say your name, raise your hand. "What a lovely day," she said. Utter is a formal word meaning to say something or make a sound with your voice. It is often used in negative sentences. She barely uttered a word all morning. He died without uttering a sound. For more words related to the action of speaking or saying words with your voice, see the article at talk. When reporting the opinions of a group of people, you can use they say or it is said. They say the house is haunted. It is said that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. If you state something, you say or write it, especially clearly and carefully. State is used in formal or official contexts. Union members stated that they were unhappy with the proposal. Please state your name for the court. Remark or comment can be used instead of say to talk about an opinion or thought. In formal contexts, you can also use observe. He remarked that she was looking thin. Many teachers have commented that the curriculum can be difficult. "I've always found German-made cars very reliable," he observed. Maintain can be used instead of say to talk about expressing your opinion that something is true firmly or repeatedly. Affirm is a more formal word for this. His lawyers maintain that he acted honourably. They affirm that military means are the final means for resolving future conflicts. Opine is a formal word meaning to express an opinion. He opined that the financial crisis showed the need for a global effort to fight a common cause. Announce or declare are often used when someone says something publicly. He suddenly announced in the middle of dinner that they were getting married. She declared that it was the best chocolate cake she had ever tasted. Pronounce is a formal word meaning to say something officially. It is often used about a judge or jury giving a judgment. The verdict was pronounced to a packed courtroom. If you claim something, you say it, even though some people may not accept the truth of what you are saying. Assert has a similar meaning, but is more formal. He claimed that he was not responsible for the accident. Some scholars assert that weaving and cloth making developed considerably earlier. For words related to giving someone information, see the article at tell. If someone says something suddenly and unexpectedly, you could use the phrase come out with. Young children come out with very funny things sometimes. If you are finding it hard to say anything because other people are talking too, you could say that you can't get a word in. She couldn't get a word in - he just loves to talk. |
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