To express verbally:
* To utter: More formal than "say," often implies a single word or short phrase.
* To declare: To state something formally or emphatically.
* To pronounce: To speak clearly and distinctly.
* To articulate: To express oneself clearly and effectively.
* To enunciate: To pronounce words carefully and distinctly.
* To speak: A general term for verbal communication.
* To tell: To communicate information or a story.
* To state: To express something in a clear and definite way.
* To remark: To make a comment or observation.
* To mention: To refer to something briefly.
To express an opinion or belief:
* To claim: To state something as a fact, although it may not be proven.
* To assert: To state something confidently and forcefully.
* To argue: To present reasons for or against something.
* To suggest: To put forward an idea or proposal.
* To propose: To suggest something formally.
* To advocate: To publicly support or recommend something.
To express a feeling or emotion:
* To confess: To admit to a wrongdoing or a secret.
* To whisper: To speak very softly, often in secret.
* To cry out: To shout loudly, usually in pain or excitement.
* To complain: To express dissatisfaction or unhappiness.
* To moan: To express sadness or pain.
* To sigh: To exhale deeply, often to express weariness or disappointment.
To express a command or request:
* To order: To command someone to do something.
* To instruct: To give someone directions or advice.
* To request: To politely ask for something.
* To demand: To insist on having something.
To express a question:
* To ask: To inquire about something.
* To inquire: To ask formally or politely.
* To query: To question or express doubt about something.
It's important to consider the context and the specific meaning you want to convey when choosing a synonym for "to say."