Below are the formal and polite equivalents (synonyms) of 'say' which you can use in your business or professional pieces of writing:

State

Used when you want to say what somebody said (in both writing and speech) in the past, present and future.

'As I stated in the previous email, there is still no confirmation on the meeting time or date.'

Express

Used when you want to write about an opinion that somebody made (normally in speech) in the past, present and future.

'During the meeting Simon expressed his doubts concerning the reliability of the product.'

Remark

Used when you want to write about a comment that somebody said (normally in speech) and normally in the past.

'During the meeting it was remarked that the delay could be due to other factors.'

Comment

Used in this context when you want to write about a comment that somebody said (in both writing and speech) in the past, present and future.

'He commented that the changes would require a long time to be implemented.'

'If you would like to comment on the suggestions made here.'


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