Vocalizing Thoughts (Say): English Vocabulary List

to communicate with a divine or spiritual entity to express thoughts, feelings, or requests, often as part of a religious practice

"She said a prayer."

"Before the difficult surgery, the family gathered to say a prayer for strength."

to offer a short prayer before a meal, typically to express gratitude for the food

"The father said grace before the meal."

"Before the large family dinner the grandfather was asked to say grace and thank God for the food."

to perform a religious ceremony in the Catholic tradition where bread and wine are blessed and shared as symbols of the body and blood of Jesus Christ

"The priest says Mass every Sunday."

"Every morning at seven o'clock, Father John says Mass in the small church, and many devoted members of the community attend regularly."

used to express surprise, confusion, or disbelief in response to something that has been said

"Say what? I did not hear you."

"Say what? I did not hear you. Can you please repeat what you just said to me?"

used to indicate that one understands the situation or message without the need for further explanation

"You did not need to explain further — say no more, I understand completely."

"He described the situation briefly and his mentor replied say no more — I know exactly what needs to be done."