What are 10 words that can replace said?

Here are 10 words that can replace "said", providing a wider range of tone and context:

1. Replied: Implies a response to a previous statement.

2. Exclaimed: Shows strong emotion or surprise.

3. Whispered: Indicates a soft, quiet tone.

4. Muttered: Conveys a low, unclear, or reluctant tone.

5. Declared: Indicates a formal or authoritative statement.

6. Added: Implies a continuation of a previous thought.

7. Remarked: Suggests a comment or observation.

8. Explained: Shows a clarification or elaboration.

9. Argued: Implies a disagreement or debate.

10. Confessed: Indicates a revelation of something previously hidden.