utter words so as to convey information, an opinion, a feeling or intention, or an instruction

‘Thank you,’ he said

he said the fund stood at £100,000

our parents wouldn't believe a word we said

he said to come early

assume something in order to work out what its consequences would be; make a hypothesis

let's say we pay in five thousand pounds in the first year

used to express surprise or to draw attention to a remark or question

say, did you notice any blood?

an opportunity for stating one's opinion or feelings

she let him have his say