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means to say

means to say is the third-person singular simple present indicative of mean to say.

Meaning of mean to say

Verb

mean to say (third-person singular simple present means to say, present participle meaning to say, simple past and past participle meant to say)

  1. To imply or intend to convey with one's words; used to correct or clarify one's previous utterance, or to seek such clarification.
    • "[…] It is a match that must give universal satisfaction. In short, it is a kind of thing that" — lowering his voice to an important whisper — "will be exceedingly welcome to all parties." Recollecting himself, however, he added, "That is, I mean to say—your friends are all truly anxious to see you...1811, Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility

Questions about means to say

What is means to say the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Means to say is the third-person singular simple present indicative of mean to say.

Words near means to say in the dictionary

  1. means the whole world to
  2. means the world to
  3. means to
  4. means to an end
  5. means to ends
  6. means to say
  7. means well
  8. means-test
  9. means-tested
  10. Meanses
  11. meanship

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