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Sayeth

Description:

Sayeth is the third person present tense form of the verb "say" in archaic or poetic English. It is often used to give a sense of formality or to mimic the speech patterns of a bygone era.

Part of Speech:

Verb (third person present tense)

Senses:

1. Express something in words; utter or pronounce.
2. Assert or declare something.
3. State something as a fact or opinion.

Usages:

1. Direct Speech:
- "I sayeth, the sun shall not set on this empire!"
- "The king sayeth, 'Let there be peace in the kingdom.'"
- "Sayeth the wise man, 'Knowledge is power.'" 2. Indirect Speech:
- She sayeth that honesty is the best policy.
- The book sayeth that love conquers all.
- The ancient script sayeth about the origins of mankind. 3. Quoting Scriptures or Verse:
- "And the Lord sayeth unto his people, 'Fear not, for I am with you.'"
- "As the proverb sayeth, 'A stitch in time saves nine.'"
- "Sayeth the scripture, 'Be kind to one another.'"

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