say verb

• report or maintain

  "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime"

  "He said it was too late to intervene in the war"

  "The registrar says that I owe the school money"
  -sị́
• express in words

  "He said that he wanted to marry her"

  "tell me what is bothering you"

  "state your opinion"

  "state your name"
  -sị́