says
v. A1 Beginner US //ˈsɛz// UK //sˈɛz// says
He says he is tired and wants to go home.
The sign says that the museum is closed on Mondays, so we should come back tomorrow.
The report says that global temperatures are rising faster than previously predicted, urging immediate action from world leaders.
Usage
The verb is transitive and often introduces a direct quote or a 'that' clause.
Pitfall
He says me that he is happy.He says to me that he is happy.Unlike 'tell', the verb 'say' cannot take an indirect object without the preposition 'to'.