says
Translation
says
Examples
He says he is happy.
He says he is happy.
The sign says 'Stop'.
The sign says 'Stop'.
Grammar Patterns
((that ...)) to state that... He says that he is tired.
(("...")) to speak the words "..." She says, "Hello."
((sth.)) to indicate (sth.) The clock says it's ten o'clock.
Similar Words
Synonyms: states, tells, declares
Etymology
From Old English 'secgan', meaning 'to speak'.
Memory Tips
Note the pronunciation is /sez/, not /seɪz/.