Say (verb)

1. Speak words in order to convey information, an opinion, or a feeling.
2. Indicate or suggest something.
3. State or assert something.
4. Repeat or recite what has been said by someone else.
5. Give an order or instruction.

Origin:

Middle english seien, from old english sǣgan, from a germanic base meaning 'tell, say'; related to dutch zeggen and german sagen.

Examples:

1. She says she's tired.
2. What do you have to say for yourself?
3. The signs say the museum is closed.
4. She says the poem by heart.
5. Say please before asking for something.