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summarise vs say

say vs summarise

summarise is not a noun while say is a noun.

summarise and say both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
summarise No No Yes No
say Yes No Yes No
As verbs, say is a hypernym of summarise; that is, say is a word with a broader meaning than summarise:
  • summarise: be a summary of
  • say: express in words
Other hypernyms of summarise include state, tell.
summarise (noun) say (noun)
the chance to speak
summarise (verb) say (verb)
give a summary (of) express in words
be a summary of report or maintain
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 summarise and say

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