Saying — synonyms, definition

1. saying (a)

mentioning noticing noting perceiving revealing seeing

2. saying (Noun)

adage aphorism bromide byword dictum expression idiom inanity locution maxim motto phrase platitude precept proverb slogan triviality truism utterance

saying (Noun) — A word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations. ex. "pardon the saying"

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3. saying (Verb)

alleging articulating averring enjoining enouncing enunciating ordering pronouncing reading sounding out stating supposing telling

saying (Verb) — Express in words. ex. "He said that he wanted to marry her"

saying (Verb) — Report or maintain. ex. "He said it was too late to intervene in the war" ex. "The registrar says that I owe the school money"

saying (Verb) — Express a supposition. ex. "Let us say that he did not tell the truth" ex. "Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?"

saying (Verb) — Have or contain a certain wording or form. ex. "What does the law say?"

saying (Verb) — Give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority. ex. "I said to him to go home"

saying (Verb) — Say (a word, phrase or syllable) in a certain way. ex. "I cannot say 'zip wire'"

saying (Verb) — Communicate or express nonverbally. ex. "What does this painting say?" ex. "Did his face say anything about how he felt?"

saying (Verb) — Utter aloud. ex. "She said 'Hello' to everyone in the office"

saying (Verb) — State as one's opinion or judgement; declare. ex. "I say let's forget this whole business"

saying (Verb) — Recite or repeat a fixed text. ex. "Say grace" ex. "She said her 'Hail Mary'"

saying (Verb) — Indicate. ex. "The clock says noon"

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