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say vs summarize

summarize vs say

say is a noun but summarize is not a noun.

say and summarize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
say Yes No Yes No
summarize No No Yes No
As verbs, summarize is a hyponym of say; that is, summarize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than say:
  • say: express in words
  • summarize: be a summary of
say (noun) summarize (noun)
the chance to speak
say (verb) summarize (verb)
express in words give a summary (of)
report or maintain be a summary of
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
express a supposition
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
communicate or express nonverbally
recite or repeat a fixed text
indicate
state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
utter aloud
have or contain a certain wording or form
Difference between say and summarize

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