say

A2 · Elementary

v. to give information in a written form, like a sign or a book.

v. to indicate or communicate information through written or printed text.

“The sign says that the museum is closed on Mondays.”

“The instructions clearly say that the device must be fully charged before its first use.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

v. to imagine or assume something is true for a moment.

v. to assume or suppose something as a basis for argument or suggestion.

“Let's say you win the lottery; what would you buy first?”

“Say we decide to move the headquarters to London; how would that affect our current tax liabilities?”

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the right or power to influence a decision.

n. the opportunity to express a view or the power to influence a final decision.

“Employees want to have a say in how the company is run.”

“Although the board members debated the proposal for hours, the CEO ultimately had the final say on the matter.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

adv. used to suggest an example or an approximate number.

adv. used to introduce an example or an approximate amount; functions as a sentence adverb.

“We could meet at a café, say at three o'clock?”

“If you were to invest a small amount, say five hundred dollars, the potential returns could still be significant.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate American English · Informal

interj. a word used to get someone's attention before asking a question.

interj. an exclamation used to attract attention or express surprise.

“Say, have you seen my car keys anywhere?”

“Say, that is a remarkable piece of architecture across the street.”