1. third person singular present tense of ‘say’; to speak or express in words
2. to indicate or show (of text, signs, or instruments)
3. to give as one’s opinion or judgment

Examples

• She says hello to everyone she meets.
• The weather report says it will rain tomorrow.
• My watch says it’s three o’clock.
• The sign says ‘No Parking’.
• He says the movie was excellent.
• The recipe says to bake for 30 minutes.
• Mom says we can go to the park after lunch.