English · Common Verbs
says
/sɛz/
[/sɛz/]
third-person singular of say
Beginnerverb
Definition
Third-person singular present of 'say': he, she, or it speaks words or expresses something.
Example
She says the new restaurant is excellent, so we should book a table there this weekend.
She says the new restaurant is excellent, so we should book a table there this weekend.
Etymology
From Old English 'secgan' (to say).
How & Where It’s Used
Used with singular subjects; note it is pronounced 'sez', not 'sayz'.