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”

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”

“Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?”

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?”

“Did his face say anything about how he felt?”

Indicate.

“The clock says noon”

Recite or repeat a fixed text.

The chance to speak.

“let him have his say”