sayWhen I say your name, raise your hand.
utterformalShe barely uttered a word all morning.
they sayThey say the house is haunted.
it is saidIt is said that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
stateformalUnion members stated that they were unhappy with the proposal.
remarkHe remarked that she was looking thin.
commentMany teachers have commented that the curriculum can be difficult.
observeformal"I've always found German-made cars very reliable," he observed.
maintainHis lawyers maintain that he acted honourably.
affirmformalThey affirm that military means are the final means for resolving future conflicts.
opineHe opined that the financial crisis showed the need for a global effort to fight a common cause.
announceHe suddenly announced in the middle of dinner that they were getting married.
declareShe declared that it was the best chocolate cake she had ever tasted.
pronounceThe verdict was pronounced to a packed courtroom.
claimHe claimed that he was not responsible for the accident.
assertformalSome scholars assert that weaving and cloth making developed considerably earlier.
get a word inShe couldn't get a word in - he just loves to talk.