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Speak and write with confidence.

To help you avoid using the same word too repetitively, redundantly, recurrently, incessantly, etc., etc.

Why synonyms can be useful

Your writing can sound boring if you continually keep repeating the same words. When you create sentences, you can make them more interesting by using words that mean the same as the word you are speaking about. This allows you to add flavor to your writing.

In order to make language a lot more expressive and interesting you should try to vary the words you use as often as you can.

Synonyms for (noun) say

Synonyms: say Definition: the chance to speak Usage: let him have his say

Hypernyms: chance, opportunity Definition: a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances Usage: the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington; now is your chance

Synonyms for (verb) say

Synonyms: enjoin, say, order, tell Definition: give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority Usage: I said to him to go home; She ordered him to do the shopping; The mother told the child to get dressed

Hypernyms: request Definition: ask (a person) to do something Usage: She asked him to be here at noon; I requested that she type the entire manuscript

Synonyms: say, suppose Definition: express a supposition Usage: Let us say that he did not tell the truth; Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?

Hypernyms: speculate Definition: talk over conjecturally, or review in an idle or casual way and with an element of doubt or without sufficient reason to reach a conclusion Usage: We were speculating whether the President had to resign after the scandal

Synonyms: say Definition: indicate Usage: The clock says noon

Hypernyms: show, record, register, read Definition: indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments Usage: The thermometer showed thirteen degrees below zero; The gauge read `empty'

Synonyms: say Definition: communicate or express nonverbally Usage: What does this painting say?; Did his face say anything about how he felt?

Hypernyms: convey Definition: make known; pass on, of information Usage: She conveyed the message to me

Synonyms: say Definition: recite or repeat a fixed text Usage: Say grace; She said her `Hail Mary'

Hypernyms: recite Definition: repeat aloud from memory Usage: she recited a poem; The pupil recited his lesson for the day

Synonyms: say Definition: utter aloud Usage: She said `Hello' to everyone in the office

Hypernyms: express, utter, verbalise, verbalize, give tongue to Definition: articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise Usage: She expressed her anger; He uttered a curse

Synonyms: tell, say, state Definition: express in words Usage: He said that he wanted to marry her; tell me what is bothering you; state your opinion; state your name

Hypernyms: express, utter, verbalise, verbalize, give tongue to Definition: articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise Usage: She expressed her anger; He uttered a curse

Synonyms: aver, allege, say Definition: report or maintain Usage: He alleged that he was the victim of a crime; He said it was too late to intervene in the war; The registrar says that I owe the school money

Hypernyms: assert, asseverate, maintain Definition: state categorically

Synonyms: say, read Definition: have or contain a certain wording or form Usage: The passage reads as follows; What does the law say?

Hypernyms: feature, have Definition: have as a feature Usage: This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France