General:
* Spoke
* Uttered
* Expressed
* Stated
* Declared
* Remarked
* Mentioned
* Observed
* Noticed
Informal:
* Told
* Whispered
* Muttered
* Shouted
* Yelled
* Chirped
* Squealed
* Chuckled
Formal:
* Articulated
* Pronounced
* Enunciated
* Emitted
* Proclaimed
* Announced
* Conveyed
* Communicated
Figurative:
* Whispered (implies secrecy)
* Breathed (implies quietness)
* Shouted (implies loudness)
* Rave (implies enthusiasm)
* Cried (implies distress)
Choosing the Right Word:
The best word depends on the context and the tone you want to convey. Consider:
* Formality: Use "stated" for a formal setting, and "told" for a more casual one.
* Volume: Use "shouted" for loud speech, and "whispered" for quiet speech.
* Emotion: Use "cried" for sadness, and "chuckled" for amusement.
Remember, synonyms can have subtle differences in meaning. Choose the word that best reflects the specific nuance you want to express.