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200+ Other Words For Said: Synonyms to Spice up Your Writing
Posted by Ashley Robinson | Jan 7, 2020 8:00:00 AM
GENERAL EDUCATION
One of the words that comes up most commonly in various types of writing, from fiction to academic writing, is the word “said.” Any time a writer is referencing the words or thoughts expressed by another person, whether that be thoughts expressed verbally or in writing, an appropriate way to introduce--or attribute--that person’s thoughts is with the phrase “said.”
But if you’re incorporating a lot of quotations in your writing, you might find yourself repeating the word “said” a lot. Repeating the same phrase in a piece of writing can start to feel monotonous, which is why incorporating synonyms or an oft-used word or phrase can make your writing more interesting and accurate. But here’s some good news: there are tons of other words for “said” out there for you to use!
To help you build a repertoire of words to replace “said,” we’re going to do the following in this article:
Explain the importance of using word variety and avoiding repetition of the same word in your writing
Explain when to use “said” and when not to use “said”
Provide a comprehensive list of alternative words for “said,” organized into categories based on emotion and intention
Ready to check out some synonyms for “said”? Then let’s get going!
Other Words for Said
To give you the most comprehensive and easy-to-navigate list, we’ve organized our list into two main categories: first, we’re including several lists of other words for “said” by emotion, and second, we’re including several lists of different words for “said” by intention or action. You can decide what meaning you’re trying to express in your writing, and use our lists accordingly!
Happy Words to Use Instead of “Said”
We’re going to kick off our list by giving you a lot of other words for “said” by emotion, starting with synonyms for “said” that convey a happy, joyful, or positive tone.
Applauded
Congratulated
Prattled
Approved
Consoled
Preened
Assured
Cooed
Proclaimed
Babbled
Crowed
Professed
Bantered
Encouraged
Promised
Beamed
Giggled
Quipped
Blathered
Greeted
Reassured
Blithered
Hooted
Reckoned
