To say
Example: He says hello when he enters the room
Definition
"To say" means to express something in words, either spoken or written, to communicate an idea, opinion, or information to others. For example, in the phrase 'He says hello when he enters the room,' 'says' refers to the act of speaking a greeting.
Etymology
The verb "to say" comes from the Old English word 'secgan,' which meant to utter or speak. It has Germanic roots, related to similar words in other Germanic languages. Did you know? The word has remained quite consistent in meaning over centuries, always connected to the act of speaking or expressing.
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"To say" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used words.
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