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Definition of say everything

: to completely express (a meaning, emotion, etc.) without using words
  • His face said everything.

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say play

  1. : to express in words : state

  2. : to state as opinion or belief : declare

  3. : utter, pronounce

  1. : something that is said : statement

  2. : an expression of opinion

  3. : a right or power to influence action or decision

  1. : about, approximately

  2. : for example : as

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everything play

  1. : all that exists

  2. : all that relates to the subject

  3. : all that is important

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