Background for says

says

/sɛz/

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noun

A chance to speak; the right or power to influence or make a decision.

Examples :

"Everyone in the class gets a says in choosing the theme for the school dance. "

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verb

Examples :

"Please say your name slowly and clearly."

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verb

Examples :

"Martha, will you say the Pledge of Allegiance?"

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verb

To tell, either verbally or in writing.

Examples :

"He said he would be here tomorrow."

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verb

To indicate in a written form.

Examples :

"The sign says it’s 50 kilometres to Paris."

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verb

To have a common expression; used in singular passive voice or plural active voice to indicate a rumor or well-known fact.

Examples :

"They say "when in Rome, do as the Romans do", which means "behave as those around you do.""

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verb

Suppose, assume; used to mark an example, supposition or hypothesis.

Examples :

"A holiday somewhere warm – Florida, say – would be nice."

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verb

To speak; to express an opinion; to make answer; to reply.

Examples :

"My teacher says we have a test tomorrow. "

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verb

(of a possession, especially money) To bet as a wager on an outcome; by extension, used to express belief in an outcome by the speaker.

Examples :

""I says $5 on the home team to win the game." "

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noun

A type of fine cloth similar to serge.

Examples :

"The tailor recommended a durable says for the school uniform trousers. "

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noun

Trial by sample; assay; specimen.

Examples :

"The lab requires a says of each batch of cookies to ensure quality control. "

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noun

Tried quality; temper; proof.

Examples :

"The old blacksmith trusted the says of his steel, knowing that years of experience had proven its strength and reliability. "

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noun

Essay; trial; attempt.

Examples :

"My brother's latest says on improving his grades was about studying more efficiently. "

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verb

To try; to assay.

Examples :

"The jeweler says the gold to determine its purity before setting it in the ring. "

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noun

A strainer for milk.

Examples :

"My grandmother still uses a says to filter the fresh milk from her cows. "

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