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say

Ngoại động từNội động từ

Số nhiều: saysQuá khứ: saidPhân từ 2: saidV-ing: saying

This is the most neutral way to report speech, acting as a functional bridge between a speaker and their words. It focuses on the act of utterance itself rather than the emotion or intent, making it the default choice for dialogue tags in storytelling. In social dynamics, it often carries a weight of authority or decision-making. When someone has a say in a matter, they possess the power to influence an outcome, shifting the word from a simple act of speaking to a symbol of agency and control.

Ý nghĩa

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To utter words or express a thought in speech.

"She didn't say a word during the meeting."

Nội động từ

[someone]

To speak or state something.

"I have nothing left to say."

Ngoại động từ

[something]

To mean or signify a particular thing.

"What do you say to that?"

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