for — meaning in English

English meaning

• say verb To speak words; to express something out loud or in writing.
• speak verb To say words out loud; to talk.
• talk verb To communicate using spoken words.

Senses

for is used for these senses in English:

• say (transitive) To indicate in a written form.
• say (intransitive) To speak; to express an opinion; to make answer; to reply.
• speak (intransitive) To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
• talk (intransitive) To communicate, usually by means of speech.

say — full definition

1. verb To speak words; to express something out loud or in writing.
2. verb To suppose or assume something, often used to set up a hypothetical example.
3. noun The right or opportunity to give an opinion that influences a decision.
4. intj Used to get someone's attention before asking a question or making a suggestion.

speak — full definition

1. verb To say words out loud; to talk.
2. verb To be able to communicate in a particular language.
3. verb To give a speech or address a group.
4. verb To express or reveal something without words.

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