say
C1Frequent NGSL-1UK /seɪ/US /seɪ/
Meaning
noun
the right to influence something by giving your opinion before a decision is made
“say (in something), We had no say in the decision to sell the company.”
verb
to speak or tell somebody something, using words
“+ speech, ‘Hello!’ she said.”
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“let's say, between now and 2030, 2040,”
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“saying hey why don't you sign up and”
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“Why don't you just say I'm a researcher-storyteller."”
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