■ verb ( ~s ; past and past participle said )
1》 utter words so as to convey information, an opinion, an instruction, etc.
↘(of a text or symbol) convey information or instructions.
↘(of a clock or watch) indicate (a time).
↘( be said ) be asserted or reported.
↘recite (a speech or formula).
2》 ( ~ something for ) present a consideration in favour of or excusing.
3》 assume as a hypothesis.
■ exclamation N. Amer. informal used to express surprise or to draw attention to a remark or question.
■ noun an opportunity to state one's opinion or feelings.
↘an opportunity to influence events.
Phrases
go without ~ing be obvious.
how ~ you? Law how do you find? (used to request a jury's verdict).
I ~! Brit. dated used to express surprise or to draw attention to a remark.
~ the word give permission or instructions.
there is no ~ing it is impossible to know.
they ~ it is rumoured.
when all is said and done when everything is taken into account.
Derivatives
~able adjective
-~er noun
Origin
OE secgan , of Gmc origin.