What is another word for mean to say?

Pronunciation: [mˈiːn tə sˈe͡ɪ] (IPA)

There are a variety of synonyms that can be used instead of the phrase "mean to say". Some of these include "intend to say", "imply", "suggest", "articulate", "convey", "express", "communicate", "verbalize", "state", and "phrase". Each of these words has a slightly different connotation and can be used in different contexts to convey a specific meaning or point. Choosing the right synonym can help to clearly and effectively communicate the intended message, while adding variety to speech or writing.

What are the hypernyms for Mean to say?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Mean to say

  • I mean to say, this is the book and I really loathe it and I can't imagine what a nice Jewish boy like me ever, how I ever got into this dreadful trade.
    Al Alvarez
  • One way of watering down the effects of violence is to approach it in a more lighthearted way. I don't mean to say that you laugh when somebody has their arm sawn off, but you can diffuse fear with humour.
    Colin Baker
  • But I do mean to say, I have heard her declare, When at the same moment she had on a dress Which cost five hundred dollars, and not a cent less, And jewelry worth ten times more, I should guess, That she had not a thing in the wide world to wear!
    William Allen Butler
  • I mean to say that Congress can hereafter decide whether any states, slave or free, can be framed out of Texas. If they should never be framed out of Texas, they never could be admitted.
    William H. Seward
  • Good God, do you mean to say this place is a club?
    F. E. Smith

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