say

have or contain a certain wording or form

“What does the law say?”

state as one's opinion or judgement; declare

“I say let's forget this whole business”

the chance to speak

“let him have his say”

utter aloud

give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority

express a supposition

“Let us say that he did not tell the truth”

speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

“I cannot say `zip wire'”

report or maintain

“The registrar says that I owe the school money”

express in words

communicate or express nonverbally

“What does this painting say?”

indicate

“The clock says noon”