SAY TELL smne TO do smtg *

1. + in a low voice

1.1. whisper

1.2. mumble

1.3. mutter

2. + a reply

2.1. reply

2.2. answer

2.3. retort

3. + details

3.1. explain

3.2. remark

3.3. mention

3.4. add

3.5. point out

4. + distance or doubt

4.1. pretend

4.2. claim

4.3. acknowledge

4.4. admit

5. + loudly

5.1. shout

5.2. shriek

5.3. scream

5.4. exclaim

6. + emphasis

6.1. insist

6.2. protest

6.3. declare

6.4. state

7. + question

7.1. ask*

7.2. wonder

7.3. request*

7.4. inquire

8. + action expected

8.1. beg *

8.2. advise *

8.3. warn *

8.4. propose *

8.5. suggest *

8.6. urge *

8.7. encourage*

8.8. order*

8.9. command*