Abigail hoped that when the colonies achieved independence, women in America would join in the victory and finally have a say over their own lives without having to bow to the authority of men …

SAY definition: 1. to pronounce words or sounds, to express a thought, opinion, or suggestion, or to state a fact…. Learn more.

1. A turn or chance to speak: Having had my say, I sat down. 2. The right or power to influence or make a decision: Citizens have a say in the councils of government. All I want is some say in …

Definition of say verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

To have your say means to get an opportunity to deliver your opinion on something. If you're at a loud and hostile town council meeting, you might not get a chance to have your say unless you …

There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word say, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

The verb say does not take a person as its direct object, only a word or clause: He said a few words and sat down. If a person is mentioned after say, the word to must be used before it: He …

6 days ago · Garrus: Fist knows you're coming. We'll have a better chance if we all work together. Wrex: My people have a saying: Seek the enemy of your enemy, and you will find a friend.

You use say in expressions such as I would just like to say to introduce what you are actually saying, or to indicate that you are expressing an opinion or admitting a fact.

SAY definition: to utter or pronounce; speak. See examples of say used in a sentence.