Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

said

verb
/sɛd/
Definition
A term used to refer to something that has been spoken or expressed.
Examples
  • He said that he would arrive by noon.
  • The teacher said to complete the assignment.
  • She said, ‘I love this book!’
Meaning
The word ‘said’ is commonly used to introduce someone else’s words, often as a way to report speech.
Synonyms
  • stated
  • declared
  • expressed